Growing as a Wife, Woman, and Work in Progress

While we may be in different seasons, the busyness of life affects us all. In the midst of all the responsibilities, when and how does on make time for themselves? 

As wives (and for some of us, moms too), so much of what we do is about serving and showing up for others. And while that’s a beautiful thing, it can also make it easy to forget that you’re a whole person outside of those roles. You have dreams, interests, and gifts that deserve room to be explored. 

Life will always have something or someone pulling at your attention. That’s why personal growth has to be intentional.
Because if we’re not careful, the noise of life will drown out the quiet whisper of who we’re still becoming.

Being intentional means slowing down long enough to ask:

• What does my soul need right now?

• What would make me feel more aligned this season?

• Where am I growing, and where am I just going through the motions?

It’s not about constant self-improvement or trying to “fix” yourself. It’s about being aware of your spiritual, emotional, and mental state,  and choosing habits that help you grow from a grounded place.

When my kids were small, my days often seemed full of the most mundane tasks and the phrase"You have your hands full." was constantly on repeat. I was still figuring out what I wanted in life for myself, but I knew that I needed to find ways to prioritize myself to fill in the boredom. I grew up seeing women completely drown in motherhood and I didn't want that life. Since I discovered early on the impact of routine, making time for myself was carved in between the flows of our daily living. However as seasons change, life starts to look different and I find myself in need of creating new routines that allow for growth along with meeting current responsibilities.

It’s okay to want more, and still be content.

That tension between gratitude and growth? It’s real. You can love your life and still desire to see yourself evolve. Once I started being more intentional taking quiet moments for prayer, discovering new hobbies, or simply watching my favorite show, I noticed how much more peace I had. It didn’t make life perfect, but it made me present.

Becoming intentional doesn’t require big moves, just consistent ones.

Start by creating time for yourself again. A few minutes in the morning for prayer. A journal entry before bed. Saying “no” to one thing so you can say “yes” to something that brings peace.

Those little choices add up, they build rhythm, and that rhythm builds strength.

That’s why I designed the Faith & Personal Growth Planner, not just to help you get organized, but to help you stay connected to your growth process. It’s a space to reflect, plan, and realign your days with your faith and priorities.

Give yourself permission to grow.

You’re not behind. You’re just being refined. And the best version of you isn’t waiting for a perfect season, she’s being built in this one.

Take this season as your reminder that becoming is an act of faith. When you grow with intention, you don’t just change your habits,  you strengthen your spirit.