Welcome to 2026! As we kick off this brand new year, I am feeling so refreshed after a much-needed break spent sledding with my kids and reflecting on how we can show up as exactly who God called us to be. In this episode, I’m diving deep into a struggle many high-capacity women face: that "ugh" feeling of being stuck. If you feel like your momentum has stalled, I want to challenge you to consider that you aren't actually unmotivated—you might just be misaligned with the current season God has you in.

We often try to force "summertime" results during a "winter" season of life, and the result is always frustration and exhaustion. I’m sharing my own journey of learning to trust God’s timing, including the moments I’ve had to surrender successful assignments to simply be a mom. My goal for you today is to help you stop people-pleasing, let go of the "hustle," and start standing boldly in the identity the Holy Spirit has given you.

• The Hidden Value of the "Bare" Seasons: Why feeling like "nothing is happening" is often the most productive time for your soul, and how to identify if you’re currently in a period of underground growth.
• The Identity Shift: The simple question you can ask God today that will completely reframe your calling and release you from the fear of "missing" your purpose.
• The Faith to Quit: Why being "faithful" doesn't always mean staying put, and how to recognize when an old assignment has lost its life so you can move into the new thing God is springing up.
• The Power of the T-Chart: A practical journey to take with the Holy Spirit to identify what is actually draining your energy and how to delegate your way back to joy.

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