The Journaling Room Episode 27: "I'm So Tired" : Journaling for Overwhelmed Moms
May 22, 2025
This discussion dives deep into the soul-weary struggle of motherhood. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging emotional fatigue without guilt. A practical journaling exercise helps moms pinpoint their exhaustion and encourages self-compassion. Listeners are invited to explore thoughts that contribute to their tiredness and recognize where they can embrace grace. The conversation is grounded in biblical truths and practical tools, reminding mothers of the importance of resting and reconnecting with their inner selves.
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Begin With Honest Sentences
- Start journaling with the sentence "I'm tired because" and let it flow without editing or spiritualizing your feelings.
- Follow with "Of course I'm tired, I'm carrying..." to list burdens and stop your brain from spinning.
Thoughts Drive Exhaustion
- Exhaustion often comes from unprocessed emotions, decision fatigue, people-pleasing, and false beliefs, not just lack of sleep.
- Your thoughts create feelings which drive actions, so changing actions alone won't fix deep tiredness.
Name And Test Draining Beliefs
- Write out the expectations and false beliefs draining you, then question them: Is this true, helpful, and aligned with God?
- Use 2 Corinthians 10:5 as a practical prompt to take thoughts captive and test them against truth.