Overcommitted
5 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Have you ever felt yourself drowning in projects, activities, and responsibilities? Sometimes we don’t know how to say “no,” and we find ourselves overcommitted. In this 4-part podcast, author and CatholicTV host Rachel Balducci offers practical tips for how to prioritize your commitments, adjust your expectations, and find peace and joy amidst a full life.
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4: Vocation, FOMO, and Letting Go
October 22, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBWhether you are in a permanent state of life or are still discerning your vocation, God is present in every moment of your life; both the exciting moments and the mundane ones. Rachel shares about the moment when she truly realized that God was at work in her marriage and began to trust that this was her path to sanctity. She also talks about how FOMO (the fear of missing out) can cause us to overcommit. If we open our clenched fists and let go of what we imagine our life should look like, Go...
3: Practical Calendar Tips
October 15, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBWhat is the fruit in your life? If it’s anxiety and exhaustion, something needs to change. In this episode Rachel offers some practical tips for how to craft your calendar, set boundaries, and find little ways to make your schedule less crazy. She emphasizes the necessity of being gentle with yourself and adjusting your expectations, especially if you’re going through a difficult season. This 4-part series takes you through the concepts in Rachel's book, Overcommitted: Cut Chaos and Find Bal...
2: Your Worth Is Not in What You Can Do
October 08, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWhen you put your identity in the activities you do, or you measure your worth by what you can accomplish, you’ll likely end up overcommitted, confused, and lacking peace. Rachel reminds us that the core truth of our existence is that we are God’s beloved ones. She shares stories from difficult seasons in her own life, including a time when she was on bed rest for weeks. When we realize that we are worthy because of who we are and not what we do, there’s less pressure to fill our calendars wi...
1: Get Off the Treadmill and Be the Beloved
October 01, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBDoes your life ever feel like it's a treadmill that never turns off? Often, we say yes to things and fill our schedules because we feel like we need to prove our value. But then we find ourselves overwhelmed and burnt out. In the first episode of this 4-part series, Rachel Balducci talks about the moment she realized she needed to learn how to set boundaries, say no, and take back control of her calendar. Rachel emphasizes the importance of seeing ourselves through God’s eyes and knowing we a...
Overcommitted is Coming Soon!
September 22, 2021 13:00 - 30 seconds - 359 KBHave you ever felt yourself drowning in projects, activities, and responsibilities? Sometimes we don’t know how to say “no,” and we find ourselves overcommitted. In this 4-part podcast premiering October 1st, author and CatholicTV host Rachel Balducci offers practical tips for how to prioritize your commitments, adjust your expectations, and find peace and joy amidst a full life!