February 16, 2021

Jenn Uren: Overwhelm

13 minutes

Jenn Uren is the host of the This Mom Knows Podcast. She shares with us how she found herself buried in overwhelm and feeling like everything was out of control, how pride played into keeping her trapped in overwhelm, and how laundry saved her.

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Topics we discuss:

Experiencing overwhelm in life

The role of saying "yes" in causing overwhelm

The influence of family members and their attitudes towards saying "yes"

Realizing the impact of one's personality type on decision-making

The concept of being an obliger, motivated by external factors

The negative consequences of constantly saying "yes"

How overwhelm gradually creeps up on individuals

Coping with the loss of a child and the emotional challenges

Struggling with obligations and the need to meet perceived standards

The role of pride in resisting seeking help or making hard decisions

The turning point in her story that led to significant change

Learning to say "no" and the importance of intention and purpose

The process of taking control and making changes, starting with laundry

The transformation of tackling one challenge at a time

The hope and light that comes with addressing overwhelm

The purpose of the podcast "This Mom Knows" and its goals

Read about how to build your own laundry routine.

Link to transcript: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-1

About This Mom Knows

Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know. So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.

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