Ever found yourself running in circles? Let’s stop that…
Hello beloved!
In grad school, I decided to train for a marathon, mostly because I wanted to be a person who completed marathons.
On one particularly beautiful weekend, I went for a long jog around the town.
Several miles and two hours later, I realized that jogging was NOT my jam.
I spent the entire time repeating the same thought – over and over again. My thoughts were running in circles!
Eventually, I realized I needed to shift gears!
This was ridiculous! I needed to take positive proactive action. And I needed to do it NOW.
… which brings me to YOU, Reader, and how you can stop running in circles (more metaphorically than literally…).
Practical tips to deal with overwhelm and busy brain
How many times have you found yourself spinning your wheels in what seems like an impossible situation?
You might have…
- Busy brain – too many thoughts whirling in your head and you just want a break!
- Too much on your plate to juggle.
- Chaos – relationships, work, family life… something has gone beserk and you just don’t know what to do about it.
From my own experience, this is when positive proactive action comes in.
In a nutshell, positive proactive action all about taking positive proactive steps toward addressing things that are bugging you.
For the next few emails, I’ll be sending you some quick, practical tips for reclaiming your time and energy.
Your first tip will be in your inbox later this week – stay tuned!
In the meantime, let’s talk about jogging. Are you an avid runner or not so much? Hit reply – I’d love to hear from you!
Beloved, live intentionally with passion and purpose as God’s beloved!
Cortney

I’m Cortney, a recovering over-achiever and God’s beloved who loves helping fellow Christian women like you embrace your God-given gifts so you have the confidence to live authentically.
I’m also a full-time mama to two sweet little boys, wife to my best friend, motivational speaker, and part-time Christian life coach. Chai lattes, strong coffee, podcasts, yoga, dance, and fairy tales nourish my soul and add sweetness to life.
Discovering the joy of embracing my God-given gifts and who He created me to be was a game-changer—a journey that brought freedom, unexpected delights, and relief from guilt. Finally, I felt free to be myself and ditch the pressure of being someone I wasn’t.
Incorporating those gifts into my day—from weekly planning to deciding on commitments, nurturing my marriage, and parenting—transformed everything. Now, I can’t imagine life without the perspective of fully embracing who God created me to be. I was missing so much without it!






