Motherhood can feel overwhelming, but practicing gratitude has the power to reshape your thoughts, renew your spirit, and shift the atmosphere of your home. In this Thanksgiving-week reflection, I share how daily gratefulness—no matter how small—helps strengthen emotional resilience and deepen your faith. Learn why neuroscience, Scripture, and your everyday moments all agree: giving thanks is one of the most powerful tools a mom can use. Whether your season is beautiful, difficult, or somewhere in between, this blog will help you find peace, hope, and clarity.

October was a month of mixed emotions, lessons, and God’s gentle reminders. I recently saw a video by Tabitha Brown where she recalled the theme song from the old show The Facts of Life: “You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both, and there you have the facts of life.” And that’s exactly what this October has been for me — a blend of good, bad, and everything in between.

One of the things I often remind my clients—especially the working moms I serve—is that growth doesn’t mean you’ll never feel overwhelmed again. It doesn’t mean you’ll never feel angry, discouraged, or disappointed. And it certainly doesn’t mean you have to handle everything with a smile and scripture ready on cue.

As a working mom, balance doesn’t mean giving everything and everyone an equal share of your time—it means learning how to stand strong and prioritize. Boundaries aren’t about shutting people out—they’re about protecting your peace. In this blog, I share what I’ve learned as a Christian therapist and mom about how to create margin, prevent burnout, and give yourself permission to pause. Because your worth isn’t in your work—and your “no” can be just as holy as your “yes.”