Ever had a day where everything just worked? Chances are, it wasn’t random—it was pre-decided.

In this episode, I’m sharing how pre-decisions—those small, intentional choices I make ahead of time—help reduce chaos, eliminate decision fatigue, and keep me rooted in what matters most. I walk through my five systems (Me, Food, Home, Work, and Family) and the exact pre-decisions I’ve made in each one.

These aren’t just time-savers—they’re peace-bringers.

✨ ME SYSTEM

• Tuesdays = bath night (non-negotiable!)
• No Instagram before 9 AM or after 9 PM
• 4 workouts/week 10-minute daily reset
• No work before 9 AM (Bible + journaling comes first)

🔎 Reflection: What pre-decisions could I make to feel more grounded?

🍽 FOOD SYSTEM

• Supper is decided before 9 AM
• Meat gets pulled the night before
• Weekly meal plan with my Agenda C Sheet

🔎 Reflection: What food decisions could I make ahead of time to reduce the dinner scramble?

🏡 HOME SYSTEM

• Sunday = chore/reset day
• Sink is clean every night
• Shoes lined up in entry
• Monday = laundry / Tuesday = linens

🔎 Reflection: What small routines could I pre-decide for more peace at home?

💼 WORK SYSTEM

• No work after 6 PM
• No interviews on Fridays
• Content creation on Tuesdays
• Live videos on Fridays

🔎 Reflection: What boundaries do I need to set for work and rest?

👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY SYSTEM

• Meals at the dining table
• Sundays are Sabbath
• We show up for each other’s events
• Daily 15-min check-in with my husband

🔎 Reflection: What decisions could I make to increase connection and meaning?

✅ Your Encourager Challenge: Choose just one system and one pre-decision to implement this week. Try it for six weeks—then tweak it as needed. Let it become a rhythm.

🎧 Listen now:

• Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-encourager-podcast-equipping-christian-moms-to/id1018941720
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RYF5Ja6Z1av0K0v6Q9Aje?si=f56514810ad54174&nd=1&dlsi=070b26d422bc4f36

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