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Why Busyness is Not a Badge of Honor
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the pervasive “hustle culture” with Elmarie Dercksen, a pastor, author, and musician, who is also a mother of three. They explore societal pressures that glorify constant busyness, particularly among mothers and its impact on mental health and relationships. Elmarie shares personal insights on the importance of slowing down, embracing imperfections and finding moments of peace. They emphasize the need for deeper, supportive conversations among parents and the value of teaching children to appreciate quiet moments. The episode encourages listeners to prioritize rest and genuine connections over relentless productivity.
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TIME STAMPS:
The Need to Prove Worth (00:03:13)
Exploration of why moms feel pressured to stay busy and prove their value.
Impact of Hustle Culture (00:05:07)
Examining the costs of constant busyness on relationships and personal well-being.
Accepting Help and Overcoming Perfectionism (00:08:25)
The struggle to accept assistance due to perfectionist tendencies in parenting.
Choosing Harmony Over Perfection (00:09:37)
The importance of prioritizing family harmony rather than striving for perfection.
Reimagining Rest in Daily Life (00:11:22)
Discussion on finding pockets of rest and the significance of silence.
The Importance of Presence (00:19:31)
Connecting mindfulness and presence to improve professional and personal life quality.
Seasonal Reflection and Rest (00:23:18)
Using seasonal changes as a metaphor for reflection and the necessity of rest.
Teaching Kids to Embrace Boredom (00:24:22)
The need to educate children on the value of quiet and boredom in a stimulating world.
Changing the Conversation About Busyness (00:25:18)
Strategies for altering how we discuss our busyness to foster deeper connections.
Breathing and Mindfulness (00:26:36)
Elmarie discusses the importance of taking a moment to breathe and find calm amidst busyness.
Changing the Conversation (00:29:00)
MADGE and Elmarie propose a pact to shift discussions from busyness to meaningful connections and emotional support.
Compassion and Understanding (00:29:57)
Elmarie emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the understanding that others share similar struggles.
The Final Five Questions (00:31:09)
MADGE introduces a segment of five questions to explore Elmarie‘s motherhood journey.
Support and Expectations in Parenting (00:32:32)
Elmarie highlights the importance of discussing support expectations early in relationships to avoid misunderstandings.
Choice in Parenthood (00:34:33)
Elmarie stresses that parenthood is a choice and encourages children to make their own decisions about family.
Consistency in Parenting (00:36:04)
Elmarie reflects on the significance of consistency and joy in parenting to foster strong connections with children.
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By MOMents OmnimediaIn this podcast episode, the host discusses the pervasive “hustle culture” with Elmarie Dercksen, a pastor, author, and musician, who is also a mother of three. They explore societal pressures that glorify constant busyness, particularly among mothers and its impact on mental health and relationships. Elmarie shares personal insights on the importance of slowing down, embracing imperfections and finding moments of peace. They emphasize the need for deeper, supportive conversations among parents and the value of teaching children to appreciate quiet moments. The episode encourages listeners to prioritize rest and genuine connections over relentless productivity.
SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE EPISODES!
FOLLOW:
INSTAGRAM @moments_omnimeida
https://www.instagram.com/moments_omnimedia
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BxQJPwmj7/?mibextid=wwXIfr
@MOMents Omnimedia
TIKTOK
@moments_omnimedia
YOUTUBE
/ @momentsomnimedia
MOMentsOmnimeida
CHANNELS:
AMAZON MUSIC
https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/5ac6d4da-aa2c-408a-a82b-72a8586d1d0a/moments
YOUTUBE
/ @momentsomnimedia
APPLE
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mome…
SPOTIFY
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moments/id1809121067
TIME STAMPS:
The Need to Prove Worth (00:03:13)
Exploration of why moms feel pressured to stay busy and prove their value.
Impact of Hustle Culture (00:05:07)
Examining the costs of constant busyness on relationships and personal well-being.
Accepting Help and Overcoming Perfectionism (00:08:25)
The struggle to accept assistance due to perfectionist tendencies in parenting.
Choosing Harmony Over Perfection (00:09:37)
The importance of prioritizing family harmony rather than striving for perfection.
Reimagining Rest in Daily Life (00:11:22)
Discussion on finding pockets of rest and the significance of silence.
The Importance of Presence (00:19:31)
Connecting mindfulness and presence to improve professional and personal life quality.
Seasonal Reflection and Rest (00:23:18)
Using seasonal changes as a metaphor for reflection and the necessity of rest.
Teaching Kids to Embrace Boredom (00:24:22)
The need to educate children on the value of quiet and boredom in a stimulating world.
Changing the Conversation About Busyness (00:25:18)
Strategies for altering how we discuss our busyness to foster deeper connections.
Breathing and Mindfulness (00:26:36)
Elmarie discusses the importance of taking a moment to breathe and find calm amidst busyness.
Changing the Conversation (00:29:00)
MADGE and Elmarie propose a pact to shift discussions from busyness to meaningful connections and emotional support.
Compassion and Understanding (00:29:57)
Elmarie emphasizes the need for self-compassion and the understanding that others share similar struggles.
The Final Five Questions (00:31:09)
MADGE introduces a segment of five questions to explore Elmarie‘s motherhood journey.
Support and Expectations in Parenting (00:32:32)
Elmarie highlights the importance of discussing support expectations early in relationships to avoid misunderstandings.
Choice in Parenthood (00:34:33)
Elmarie stresses that parenthood is a choice and encourages children to make their own decisions about family.
Consistency in Parenting (00:36:04)
Elmarie reflects on the significance of consistency and joy in parenting to foster strong connections with children.