Overwhelmed with the Health World?
The secret is that ALL of us are dealing with this burnout to some extent. Nobody is doing everything 100% perfectly. And it makes it worse that if you took health advice from every corner of the internet or podcast world you would be left with pretty much no food that’s safe to eat.
It’s no wonder we’re exhausted!
Sadly, I see a lot of women leaving the natural wellness world because it’s become so unattainable.
The truth is, we weren’t supposed to have access to so much. Hundreds of years ago, information would have been word of mouth and likely passed down from your grandma or neighbor.
This information overload world we live in can sometimes be a gift but is often just. so. suffocating. Less is more, ya know?
That's why I created simple, minimal prep, family-approved & whole food recipes - to help you minimize the noise & confusion and spend more time enjoying your food and feeling good.
Here's what I personally do with new information
Any time I find something new, unless it REALLY resonates with me (as in - THIS is the missing piece I’ve been waiting for!) I don’t do anything with it right away. And if it keeps coming up in my head as something I want to pursue learning more about or implementing, then I do that in time!
I try to focus on a handful of wellness principles in each season, and usually if that practice is sustainable, it will start to fit seamlessly into my rhythm in time.
For example - making bone broth felt overwhelming when I started because it was NEW. And that’s okay. New things often feel overwhelming! Making it today is a total no-brainer. But there are other practices that may still feel overwhelming over time, and maybe it’s not for you right now. And if it’s not, it’s okay to come back to it in the future or even to let go of that pursuit.
My favorite bone broth recipe, in the meal plans!
Some questions I ask with new info:
-does this make sense historically? Technological advancements can be wonderful, but does it still honor the framework of human design and biology?
-does this make sense for my current season and capacity?
-can I make the case for this to someone in conversation or do I find myself questioning the choice?
-does this feel attainable and like it will bring more joy, healing, or purpose?
Other information overload tips:
-Avoid mindless scrolling. Go look for specific info if needed.
-Have a “wait and see” approach for new things. Once you hear something, just step away from it. If it KEEPS coming to your mind, give it some thoughts.
-Even “good info” may be in a bad season. Lifting weights is great but if you tell an exhausted mom she needs to lift every week she’s probably going to feel overwhelmed and like she can’t do it all.
-Ask yourself, or anyone around you - what do you feel like you need? This has become a go-to question of mine for myself or for people around me, instead of dishing out advice.
-Belief in your choice is nearly as important as anything else. It seems like the women who are always asking approval or opinions from everyone around them, even doctors etc, are the ones who tend to struggle with believing in their decisions and they often feel worse for it. Establish your core beliefs, your hard and fast no list and your “want to accomplish” list, and do it because you really believe in it!
And here's a question for you - are you listening to shaming or empowering voices?
Some core beliefs I hold: I can’t control every aspect. I do what I can to support health but our bodies aren’t forever!
Some of my favorite rhythms in this current season:
Taking walks!
Getting sunshine first thing in the morning.
9-10 pm bedtime
Eating seasonally
Honoring cravings through whole foods
Intentional gratitude
Lots of bone broth 🙌🏼
I deeply believe in freedom and I also believe in boundaries. More is not always better and a complete lack of structure is not helpful for anybody!
In our pursuit of wellness, parenting, godliness - we can pursue freedom while still honoring that boundaries are good for us. They are made to keep us safe.
So don’t mistake freedom for being irresponsible or lacking in guidelines. The truth is that poor choices still have consequence - it’s about finding that delicate balance of making the best choices we can, while acknowledging we will not achieve perfection, and that's okay ❤️
Happy Nourishing,
Fallon