Are you constantly feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and mentally scattered? Do you wake up already feeling behind, rushing through tasks, and struggling to find peace? Sis, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you don’t have to live like this.
In this episode, we’re unpacking why anxiety and overwhelm have become your norm, what’s really causing it, and how you can break free using biblical wisdom and practical strategies. Anxiety isn’t just about feeling worried—it’s a state of mental fragmentation, pulling your focus in different directions and leaving you exhausted. But Philippians 4:6 commands us to refuse anxiety—which means you have the power to resist it.
What You’ll Learn:
- The true meaning of anxiety in scripture and how it relates to mental fragmentation.
- How society has conditioned us to live in chronic stress—and how to break free.
- The four hidden causes of anxiety and overwhelm that are draining your mind:
- Cognitive overload: Why your brain feels constantly maxed out.
- Attention residue: How task-switching is secretly wrecking your focus.
- Decision fatigue: The reason you feel exhausted before the day even begins.
- Psychological fragmentation: Why you feel scattered, disconnected, and burnt out.
- The productivity traps we’ve normalized that are making things worse, including over-planning, multitasking, and constantly being available.
- How to start resisting anxiety and create a lifestyle that prioritizes peace, clarity, and obedience to God.
This episode is the first step in breaking free from the mental chaos that keeps you stuck. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re always playing catch-up, this is your sign to step into the peace God has already promised you.
Journal Prompt:
What is one anxiety I have accepted as normal that God never called me to carry? Where did I learn to live this way? What would it look like to resist this anxiety instead of entertaining it?
Action Steps:
- Read Philippians 4:6 and reflect on what it means to refuse anxiety.
- Identify which of the four causes of overwhelm (cognitive overload, attention residue, decision fatigue, psychological fragmentation) is affecting you most.
- Start setting boundaries that protect your mental space—whether it’s reducing notifications, limiting multitasking, or scheduling rest intentionally.
- Read Psalm 139 and ask God to reveal your anxious thoughts so you can surrender them to Him.
Links & Resources:
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- Submit your questions via Ask Dr. Sharla: Click Here
Anxiety doesn’t have to control your life. Let’s start resisting it today so you can walk in the peace and clarity that God has for you.
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