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Do you want happy relationships? Let’s talk about the need for REALISTIC expectations of yourself and others.

Do you want happy relationships? Let’s talk about the need for REALISTIC expectations of yourself and others.

FromLove Your People Well - Motherhood, Marriage, & Family Relationships From A Christian Counselor


Do you want happy relationships? Let’s talk about the need for REALISTIC expectations of yourself and others.

FromLove Your People Well - Motherhood, Marriage, & Family Relationships From A Christian Counselor

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Sep 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Episode 35 // Our expectations shape our experience of life. What do you expect from your husband? Your job? What about your expectations of yourself, or of God?
Unmet expectations creates disappointment, discouragement, and distance in our relationships. And one of the biggest reasons that our expectations wind up going unmet is that they are sometimes unrealistic in the first place!
In my 10+ years as a counselor, I have seen the destructive power of unrealistic expectations in a marriage, with our children, and even in one’s own spiritual or emotional health.
That’s why in today’s episode, we are looking at why our expectations matter and how to shift so that we have realistic expectations of ourselves and others. 
It’s important stuff, friend. Let’s dive in. 
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Freebie >> 5 Tools Every Busy Mom Needs To Move Her Family From Autopilot to Intimacy
Show Notes & Resources >> www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/035    
Instagram >> @loveyourpeoplewell 
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I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, this article on the website may be helpful for you.
Released:
Sep 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Friend, I know how much care, effort, time, and energy you put into loving your family. You pour out your heart for your kids, invest in your marriage, manage the house - and you’re making every effort to keep Jesus at the center of it all. But I also know how overwhelming family life can be! We live in such a distracting world. And even the best relationships eventually include some disappointment, discouragement, or a season of distance. We get stuck in a rut, we give in to some mom anger (or mom guilt), and we lose track of our own mental health or spiritual growth. How do we love our people well when we’re running on empty? When we’re running out of ideas, running out of energy, or running out of patience? When we’re spiritually dry and pouring from an empty cup? I’m Jess, and I believe that God not only can equip and encourage us in these hard moments of life family, but I also believe that He delights to do so. He uses every moment for growth and goodness. I believe that He creates us for relationship - with him and with each other. In my 10+ years as a marriage and family therapist, I’ve helped hundreds of women strengthen their family relationships. As a Christian, a wife, and a mom, I know that Christian family life is hard work. But, my friend, it is also holy work. Your marriage, motherhood, and family relationships are wildly important! And, let’s not forget, so is your own mental health, emotional wellness, and spiritual growth. On this podcast, you’ll not only find biblical encouragement for your family life, you’ll find practical tips and relationship strategies that I use in my own home and with hundreds of women in the counseling room. Twice a week, we’ll look together at how we can love God, love ourselves, love our family, and love others. Want to connect further? You’ll find a TON of great resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. Let me also invite you to join our free, private online community at www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell and to invite you to connect with me personally on social media @loveyourpeoplewell and by email at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com Hugs and blessings, friend! I’ll talk to you soon.