Awkwardly Anna

Awkwardly Anna

By Anna BarrReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Awkwardly Anna episodes

  • Episode 76 How to not work yourself to burnout and exhaustion

    Today's episode covers 7 tips (plus 1 bonus tip so listen through the end:) on what to do to prevent burnout and exhaustion in work. 

    This could be virtual work, in-person work, running a home, etc. 

    You might be a parent or not. Have a spouse or not. Have dogs or not. 

    These tips WORK on how to balance your work time and LIVING time WELL. 

    These are practical tips from someone with a full plate that still enjoys life. 

    (& no the tips do not involve hiring a nanny or a house cleaner-but more power to ya if you can!) 

    Episode mentioned for how to balance your life during a busy season: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-35-when-youre-in-a-busy-season-planning-for/id1548296622?i=1000550549429

    Interested in starting coaching? Email me [email protected] 

    19 min
  • Episode 75 How to find zest and passion for your daily life when you have a lot on your plate.
    Today we're talking about where "feeling bored" comes from, what triggers it and WHAT you can practically actually do about this! 
    From married sex to gratitude journaling we're covering it all! 
    Remember to leave a review so more people can find my show. 
    If you're ready to make your life one you can't WAIT to wake up to each day- then my life coaching is for you! Email me the word "READY" to [email protected] 
    Resources mentioned in this episode: 
    Gratitude Journal: https://amzn.to/3tEgrWZ
    Gratitude Article Quoted: https://nhahealth.com/neuroscience-reveals-gratitude-literally-rewires-your-brain-to-be-happier/
    17 min
  • Episode 74 What to do when you don't feel like you're in the right career or you’re not living out your purpose fully- with special guest Molly Trotter Gomez

    So excited to have special guest Molly Trotter Gomez on the show today! 


    Molly is a form news anchor turned on-camera confidence expert. 

    She co-founded Girl Power Alliance- a powerful organization where women experience TRUE community as they connect and grow. 


    Today we discuss: 


    What to do when you know you’re not in the right career or living out your passion. 


    What to do when you don’t feel like you’re living up to others' “checklist” expectations for your life. 


    How to encourage and be encouraged in marriage and life. 


    Take a listen and leave a review! 


    To connect with Molly: 


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly_trotter/


    Girl Power Alliance FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/girlpoweralliancemembers

    29 min
  • Episode 72 Teaching Gratitude to Your Kids

    Of course, we don't intentionally set out to raise kids to be ungrateful...

    BUT to raise grateful kids you have to BE INTENTIONAL about it. 

    & it's easier than you think! 

    In this episode, you'll learn 6 easy ways to begin implementing this TODAY. 

    Plus 1 totally underrated bonus tip! 


    I'd love to hear (& see) what your family does! Email me [email protected] to share! 


    Don't forget to leave your podcast review so more people can find this show. Thank you! 

    16 min
  • Episode 71 How to communicate your needs with your significant other when you are STRESSED to the max.

    STRESS 

    It happens to us all. 

    Those we love can often be caught between wanting to help and feeling really hurt by your lack of good communication in this state. 

    Learn how to SEE when you're doing this as well as what to DO to make constructive communication possible during these times. 

    Don't forget to leave a review and share this episode with a friend! Thank you! 

    Book recommendation for this topic (Amazon Affiliate Link): Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday: Say Goodbye to Stressed, Tired, and Anxious, and Say Hello to Renewed Joy in Motherhood  https://amzn.to/3NbamdF

    15 min
  • Episode 70 How to stop getting your feelings hurt all the time.
    • The person that didn't text you back. 
    • The person you're convinced gave you a dirty look. 
    • The person that you JUST KNOW was talking about you. 
    • The person that said you were fat, well at least you think they did. 
    • The person that is SO WRONG about their political beliefs and you just KNOW is talking bad about yours. 


      • See a theme here? 

      👉Often times we create a massive narrative in our heads. 


      Even still there are times when something is said, done, or NOT done that yes hurts our feelings. 

      Whether it was intentional or not we HAVE to learn the tools to work through this. 


      Listen to today's episode to hear the important reminders as you get started in this "feelings work": 

      1. You can’t change or control people
      2. Your experience in life is different from everyone else
      3. Your entire relationship with someone takes place in your head
      4. If they didn’t say it directly, don’t believe it.
      5. What does God say about you? What is your truth?
      6. What does God call us to do? Are they loving you?
      7. Some people are just mean.
      8. Some people are just insecure.
      9. Some people are just untaught.
      10. Some people have a different delivery from you.
      11. You have no idea the role you have played in someone's hurt.
      12. Some people have a hard time physically hearing.


        13. Then learn what you can actually DO about this. 


        Remember to leave a review and share this episode with a friend (but not one whos feelings you've recently hurt. In this case, apologize and honor their feelings and your role in their hurt- don't fuel the fire by sending this podcast;) 



        Resources mentioned in this episode: (Amazon Affiliate Links) 

        Trish Blackwell Straighten Your Crown: Rediscovering that you are Seen, You Matter, and the King Delights in You Book    

        https://amzn.to/3ziAXzI

        Journals for working through that list: 

        Worthy Journal: https://amzn.to/3TGOh9b

        Yellow Journal: Journal for developing a journaling practice: https://amzn.to/3gzMyno



        17 min
      13. Episode 69 Why prayer is essential to doing life well-especially in motherhood 🙌 With special guest Brooke McGlothlin of Million Praying Moms

        Prayer can be so many things but often we don’t get to see the BEAUTY of it (at first).

        We might be stuck in these mindsets:

        It’s just kind of boring.

        I don’t know how to do it right.

        I just get so distracted.

        God doesn’t want to hear from me.

        Does prayer even “work”?

        I’m too much of a mess to go to God.

        The list goes on…

        But today our special guest Brooke McGlothlin from Million Praying Moms helps us hear what a beautiful and powerful tool prayer actually is. Whether you are a mom or not you’ll definitely want to listen in!

        You’ll be encouraged by how to extend grace to yourself.

        You’ll be delighted to hear that you are NEVER alone in the hard moments of life.

        & you’ll that there’s never a bad time to start.

        To receive even more encouragement from Brooke check out Million Praying Moms Instagram page: @millionprayingmoms

        Get Brooke's guide, How to Pray God's Word for Your Children here

        You can find ALL of her prayer resources including books, prayer journals, scripture prints, guides, etc at their website https://www.millionprayingmoms.com/

        Brooke’s Monday 5-minute prayer podcast can be found here (or anywhere you listen to podcasts) https://www.millionprayingmoms.com/podcast/


        31 min
      14. Episode 68 How to Feel Like You're Enough

        Believing you're enough can be harder some days than others. 

        You won't always "feel" it to be honest but how can you be committed to speaking the truth of that you are indeed more than enough over yourself? Listen in! 

        I hope that these scriptures and quick tips here are feasible encouragement for you on what to do when these moments arise. 

        If you would like coaching in this area, reach me at [email protected] and let's tackle this thought work together! 

        I appreciate your listens and reviews so much THANK YOU! 


        Resources mentioned in this episode: 

        Straighten Your Crown by Trish Blackwell https://amzn.to/3CC2XjM

        Heidi Lee Anderson (This Mother Hen) www.thismotherhen.com 

        List of scriptures referenced (there's ton more on this page) https://www.openbible.info/topics/our_worth_to_god

        12 min

      About Awkwardly Anna

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      Anna Barr. Wife. Homeschool Mom.