The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus

Do you want to know a surefire way to drain your energy? Fight against the season you are currently in. Today I welcome my dear friend Sarah Dalton. She’s here to help you identify and embrace the season you are in so you that you align your days accordingly. In Part 1 of our 2-part conversation, she gives us the first 2 steps of her 3-step process to optimize your energy levels through seasonal living. Grab a pen and a piece of paper, because you are going to want to write this stuff down. It’s so good and so practical. Listen in. For show notes visit https://thescooponbalance.com/182 Become a Patron of the show! 

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance. 

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You’ve felt the negative effects of social media, but have you ever studied them? If you feel you need to do a little more research before you pull the plug on social media, then this episode is for you. Last summer Sandy did a deep dive trying to learn the impact of social media on herself, her followers, her children, and society as a whole. Today we are sharing five books, one documentary, one podcast, and one writer to follow. For show notes where we share a link to our complete resource page, visit https://writingoffsocial.com/3. 

EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE ENDS NOVEMBER 19, 2024 AT MIDNIGHT EST. 

• $200 discount 
• Free 90-Day Follow Up Call (a $99 value)

Plus

• Personal Coaching
• Community
• Training
• 90-Day Plan 
• 100% money-back guarantee

Learn more at https://writingoffsocial.com/the-course

Elizabeth is a Stress Coach for Christian moms, a Podcast Host, a mom of 4, a wife, and a believer. She’s here to help you reduce mental stress and overwhelm so you can respond with patience and calm. In Part 2 of our 2-Part conversation, Elizabeth explains why some moms have so much trouble regulating their emotions,she gives us 5 things that contribute to mom rage, and then leaves us with actionable steps you can take today to calm your mind. For show notes visit Thescooponbalance.com/181. Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/thebalancedmomcast

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance. 

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In Part 1 of our 2-part conversation, Elizabeth shares how she always considered herself to be a calm person…until she became a mom. After she had her 3rd child, she felt like she was losing control and had the wisdom to seek help. Now she's a Stress Coach for Christian moms and she's here to help you. Today she explains the difference between normal anger and destructive rage and how to know when you’ve crossed the line. For show notes visit https://thescooponbalance.com/180  Become a Patron of the show! https://www.patreon.com/thebalancedmomcast

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance. 

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Despite the fact that you've been told that you MUST use social media to reach your reader, share your writing, and sell your books, it does NOT work for most of you. You already know it's not working. But today we give you three reasons why. (Spoiler: it's not because you're doing it wrong!) For show notes visit https://writingoffsocial.com/2.

EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE ENDS NOVEMBER 19, 2024 AT MIDNIGHT EST. 

• $200 discount 
• Free 90-Day Follow Up Call (a $99 value)

Plus

• Personal Coaching
• Community
• Training
• 90-Day Plan 
• 100% money-back guarantee

Learn more at https://writingoffsocial.com/the-course

Today we share our stories of joining, using, struggling with, and ultimately leaving social media as writers. For show notes, visit https://writingoffsocial.com/1. 

Today's takeaways:

1. If you choose to remain on social media, WE GET IT! We are not here to judge or condemn you for staying. It took us years to make this decision.
2.  Currently in the writing industry, "platform" is mostly synonymous with "social media following." But you can discover other more sustainable, life-giving pathways outside of social media to build your writer's platform.
3. Social media left both of us feeling like we were playing a losing game. If you feel the same way, we understand. We are excited to share with you everything we are learning.

Be sure to stick around for the bloopers at the end. :)

EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE ENDS NOVEMBER 19, 2024 AT MIDNIGHT EST. 

• $200 discount 
• Free 90-Day Follow Up Call (a $99 value)

Plus

• Personal Coaching
• Community
• Training
• 90-Day Plan 
• 100% money-back guarantee

Learn more at https://writingoffsocial.com/the-course

Surprise! Today I release a brand new podcast: Writing Off Social (best podcast name EVER!). This is a weekly podcast for female Christian writers who want to grow and nurture their audience without social media. I’m co-hosting it with my friend and yours, Mary K Tiller. 

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Here's that link again: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/writing-off-social-the-podcast/id1676504296

Episodes 1 and 2 of Writing Off Social will release on March 21, 2023. 

For more information about Writing Off Social, check out our website: https://writingoffsocial.com/

We will be back here at The Balanced MomCast next week with a 2-part interview on Mom Rage. 

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance. 

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Welcome to Writing Off Social: The brand new podcast for female Christian writers who want to grow and nurture their audience without social media. To learn about Sandy Cooper and Mary K. Tiller, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/

We know you’re tired of chasing the algorithm. Using social media to build your platform has left you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and unfruitful…maybe even trapped.

You want to be free to build a sustainable, profitable, and God-honoring writing career.

We see you and we get it!

Our vision is to empower you to confidently reject life-sucking and ineffective methods of platform growth and instead pursue purposeful strategies that play to your strengths and yield a better ROI.

Leaving social media as a writer can feel lonely and scary. The thought of being disconnected and isolated from your only network is terrifying. Not only that, but leaving social media can feel like committing career suicide–especially if your goal is traditional publication. 

We want you to know that you are not alone and you do not need to be afraid! Currently, we are a small but mighty group of writers who are finding our readers, sharing our work, growing our following, and selling our books WITHOUT SOCIAL MEDIA! 

Our goal–our dream–is to become a movement for all writers who no longer desire to build their platforms on the sinking sand of social media--a powerful, peaceful, and well-respected force that the writing and publishing industry cannot ignore. 

Here’s what you can expect when you tune in to Writing Off Social :

Compelling reasons social media is not working for you as a writer and alternative strategies to try

Tips and methods for making social media as small as possible personally and professionally

Creative ideas for finding your ideal reader in real life

Insightful interviews with writers and creators who are choosing to work without social media

Fun and informative conversations to challenge and inspire you (we are so fun!)

Biblical encouragement and mindset shifts for all aspects of your writing life.

Episodes that are short and sweet, straight to the point, and packed with value.

We will be a voice of refreshment and peace to those who come to us. In a world that demands constant hustle and progress, we will extend grace to walk at the pace of Jesus. We will have fun, share generously, and inspire passion.

If you want to learn more about Writing Off Social, check out our website:https://writingoffsocial.com/

EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE ENDS NOVEMBER 19, 2024 AT MIDNIGHT EST. 

• $200 discount 
• Free 90-Day Follow Up Call (a $99 value)

Plus

• Personal Coaching
• Community
• Training
• 90-Day Plan 
• 100% money-back guarantee

Learn more at https://writingoffsocial.com/the-course

Work for a lot of people–at least in my world–is challenging right now. As I consider the people I love, talk to regularly, and pray for, it’s weird that so many of them are struggling with work. Thankfully, the Bible has much to say about work. The Word of God speaks to our attitudes and our focus as we approach work. So, today, I’m sharing with you 5 scripture passages to encourage and strengthen you or your loved one when work is hard. Listen in. For show notes including a complete list of the verses I mention: https://thescooponbalance.com/178  For transcripts and a directory of episodes by topic: https://www.patreon.com/thebalancedmomcast.

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance. 

Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance 

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I believe that true balance is the peace we have when our life aligns with our God-given priorities. So, in order for us to achieve balance, we must first determine those priorities. I’ve been on a journey to re-find my own balance and it has taken me back to revisit and re-define my God-given priorities. Why am I here doing this work? What am I committed to doing? And what do I refuse to do? If you’re new here, this episode is a little bit different than usual, but it will give you a good idea about me and my mission and whether or not you want to stick around. For show notes visit https://thescooponbalance.com/177. Become a Patron.

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance. 

Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance 

Website: The Scoop on Balance