Summary

Do you feel like your life is a constant battle against a messy house, a loud schedule, and a list of goals you’ve already failed twice this month? We are often told the key to success is just "trying harder." But for Christian women, the secret isn't more willpower—it’s better systems. In this episode of the Arise, Women of God podcast, host Tamara K. Anderson joins Sandy Falter and Amy Johnson to answer the question: How to organize your life and set goals without spiraling into the "shame vortex."

We explore the "Divine Order of Organization," moving from chaotic busyness to purposeful stewardship. Sandy shares how she uses Atomic Habits and habit stacking (like making her bed to trigger prayer) to set up an environment where success is inevitable. Amy reveals how she transformed her family’s spiritual life by starting with a simple dinner routine, and Tamara introduces the life-changing "Not-To-Do List" hack that creates room for your actual mission. If you are ready to shun the shame of broken routines and embrace intentional rest as a productivity strategy, this episode is your roadmap.

Episode Takeaways

1. Systems > Willpower: Success isn't about trying harder; it's about setting up your environment. Sandy shares how putting her gym bag on the front seat and stacking prayer with making her bed removes the need for willpower.
2. Shun the Shame Vortex: When you fall out of a routine, the adversary uses shame to stop your progress. We must learn to distinguish between God's loving correction (which invites change) and Satan's shame (which causes paralysis).
3. The "Not-To-Do" List: You cannot add new goals without pruning old ones. Tamara explains how to audit your life to Delegate, Automate, Eliminate, or Keep tasks—creating the space needed for God’s "great" assignments.
4. Rest is Productive: Busyness does not equal worth. Even Jesus took naps and the Creator rested on the Sabbath. Intentional rest is an act of faith, trusting God to manage the world while you sleep.

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Reflection Questions

1. Look at your bedroom or car. How could you change your environment to make your spiritual or physical goals easier (e.g., placing scriptures on the dinner table)?
2. When you miss a goal, do you feel a gentle nudge to try again (God) or a heavy wave of "I'm a failure" (Shame Vortex)? How can you shun the shame today?
3. What is one "good" thing you are currently doing that might need to go on your Not-To-Do List to make room for the "great"?
4. Do you view rest as "lazy" or as "trusting God"? How can you practice intentional rest this week?

Transcript

https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/how-to-organize-your-life-and-set-goals