43. The Habit of Noticing: Silencing the Broken Soundtracks in Our Minds

Send us Fan Mail What are you training your mind to notice throughout the day? As mothers, it's easy to get caught up in the negative thoughts playing over and over in our heads. I yelled at my kids. My house is a mess. I'm falling behind. I'm not doing enough. I'm not the wife, mother, or homemaker I want to be. In this episode of Habits of a Mother, we're talking about the habit of noticing and how the soundtracks we play in our minds influence the way we see ourselves, our families, and our everyday lives. Inspired in part by Jon Acuff's book Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking , we'll explore how to recognize broken soundtracks, bring our fears to the Lord, and intentionally replace negative thoughts with what is true, good, and beautiful. Our Scripture focus is Psalm 34:4–5 and 17, reminding us that when we seek the Lord, He hears us and delivers us from our fears. Your three-step homework for this week: Name your fear. Bring it honestly to the Lord. Notice the thoughts you're putting in your head and what you're paying attention to. Replace your broken soundtrack with something true, good, and beautiful. Go forth, sister, and notice the blessings God has given you! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Jon Acuff's book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking : https://amzn.to/3S0Fyzb Jon Acuff on the 1,000 Hours Outside Podcast: 1KHO 237: From Regret to Resilience: Overcoming Lost Years https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1kho-237-from-regret-to-resilience-overcoming-lost/id1448210728?i=1000642139834 Jon Acuff on Read-Aloud Revival with Sarah Mackenzie: Best of RAR: How a “Best Moments” List Can Help You Love Your Homeschool https://readaloudrevival.com/best-moments-in-homeschooling/ SCRIPTURE Psalm 34:4–5, 17 KEYWORDS Christian motherhood, Christian parenting, motherhood podcast, habits of a mother, negative self-talk, broken soundtracks, Jon Acuff Soundtracks, overcoming fear, Christian encouragement for moms, intentional motherhood, noticing God's blessings, biblical mindset, social media comparison, homeschooling mom encouragement, Psalm 34, spiritual growth for mothers. Follow along on Instagram for all the pregnancy and postpartum advice! Check out Dr. Betsey's online courses .