Hey friend,
Last summer — before I ever started this podcast — I thought I’d launch an Instagram account to complement my blog.
It just "made sense."
I could fit it into the margins. Post here and there. Engage a little.
No big deal, right?
But I felt convicted almost immediately.
Not in a dramatic, throw-your-phone-in-the-ocean kind of way.
Just a calm and clear discernment: "This isn’t what you should be focused on."
So I logged off. Not just for the blog account — even my personal account.
And for over two months, I felt calmer than I had in a long time.
More present. Less scattered.
Less “available,” but more actually there, you know?
But here’s the thing — even without social media, the phone still pulls at you.
Texts. Email. News. “Just checking something quickly.”
If you feel a little tension around your phone usage, you’re not alone.
This isn’t about shame. We all live in this world.
These devices are powerful tools… but they’re also designed to keep our attention.
This week’s episode is about why your phone might be stealing more than you realize — not just your time, but your presence, your creativity, even your peace.
Ep 19 | How to Stop Phone Distractions as a Christian Mom (Reclaim Your Time & Focus)
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
Funny enough, I realized this afternoon that it’s the week of National Day of Unplugging — totally unplanned, but kind of perfect timing.
In this episode, I talk about:
- How social media is engineered to keep you scrolling
- Why phone distractions increase overwhelm and scattered focus
- How constant inputs kill creativity and follow-through
- What biblical stewardship of your attention actually looks like
- Practical boundaries you can set (without going extreme)
This isn’t about throwing away your smartphone and moving off-grid.
It’s about remembering that you have authority over your attention.
You don’t have to be constantly available or filling every spare second.
You don’t have to conform to the pace of the feed.
Stillness and margin matter.
Your actual life — the one happening in front of you — matters.
If you’ve been feeling mentally busy but not deeply productive… connected but not fully present… I think this conversation will feel clarifying, not condemning.
And I’m curious — what time of day is your phone most tempting for you? Morning? Nap time? Late at night?
Hit reply and tell me. (For me, it's after the kids go to bed.)
Cheering you on,
P.S. If you struggle to “just use self-control,” I get it. I personally use the Brick phone lock during my most important work and family hours, and it’s been a huge help for protecting my attention without relying on willpower. If you're curious, this is the one I use:
You can save 10% here.
They’re also running free shipping through March 8 for National Day of Unplugging, which is a nice bonus. Tools aren’t cheating — they’re wisdom in action.
P.P.S. If you’re trying to build something meaningful in limited hours, don’t forget the free Sprint Planning Guide is here. Protecting your time works best when you know what you’re protecting it for.
