We talk about the tension of lying awake worried about our adult kids while our husband seems calm, and how that can make us feel alone and pressured. We reframe what his “lack of concern” may mean and practice a calmer way to respond so we can...

I talk about why we can feel “triggered” and react instantly in parenting and family conflict even when we’re determined to stay calm. I break down nervous system regulation so we can bring our thinking brain back online, lead with peace, and c...

We explore why parenting triggers hit so hard and how the story in our mind creates the emotion we blame on our kids. We use a simple CBT based coaching model to help us choose peace, protect our relationships, and stay grounded in faith when o...

We unpack why unsolicited advice, even when loving, often lands as criticism and pushes adult children away. We share a practical path to move from director to trusted influencer through listening, validation, consent, and emotional self-awaren...

Ever caught yourself whispering “Is it just me?” and feeling that sting of loneliness that follows? We dig into why our minds latch onto that question, how it quietly fuels isolation, and what to say instead so you can think clearly, act wisely...

Ever notice how “I’ll start when I feel ready” quietly turns into never? We’re celebrating a full year of weekly publishing with ten hard-won lessons about choosing courage over comfort, plus a bonus that changes how we lead at home and at work...

We explore why so many responsible, capable people slip into a quiet drift and how small, intentional practices restore clarity, purpose, and faith. Sharon shares simple questions, mindset shifts, and gentle steps to move from managing life to ...

What if the moment fasting feels hardest is the moment you’re closest to freedom? We sit down with Catholic weight loss coach Denise Jelinek to unpack why cravings spike, motivation dips, and self-judgment roars right when we try to detach from...

We explore gluttony as modern overconsumption and show how temperance restores clarity, margin, and freedom across body, mind, and soul. Practical tools, gentle mindset shifts, and a simple invitation help us trade excess for peace as Lent appr...

Anger doesn’t only shout. Sometimes it slips in as a clipped tone, a snarky reply, or the tightness that creeps into your chest after a long day. We take an honest look at wrath as a habit—and why reacting feels easier than responding—then map ...

We explore sloth as more than laziness and show how diligence restores purpose, peace, and spiritual clarity. Practical tools, honest language, and simple habits help you move even when you don’t feel like it.• defining sloth as resista...

https://mercyisnew.com/wp-content/uploads/Litany-of-Humility-.jpgWe explore why humility sits at the root of spiritual growth and how pride quietly fragments...

We explore how fast, confident decisions reduce anxiety and create momentum, from the chaos of new-parent choices to the pressure of big life moves. We break down six practical skills to defeat decision fatigue, stop stalling, and choose from h...

Resolutions fade when they’re built on pressure instead of purpose. We offer a calmer way to start 2026: five simple questions that reveal what to release, what to keep, what to learn, what to explore, and what to create more of. Rather than ch...

We explore how old home videos exposed the tiny choices that shape family memories and identity. As holidays approach, we choose presence over perfection and practice small habits that turn chaos into connection.• series focus on who yo...

We explore how waiting is a neutral space shaped by our thoughts, from holiday lines to life’s bigger delays, and how Advent invites expectant joy over impatience. Practical reframes and preparation steps turn delays into growth in relationship...

We open a three-part December series by naming the holiday hustle and offering a path to peace. We reframe stress by shifting thoughts, set kinder boundaries with family, and build simple practices that protect joy, gratitude, and presence....

We explore ten unexpected places where thanks took root, from back surgery and Wisconsin winters to thrift choices, long road trips, and a peaceful goodbye at a father’s bedside. The conversation invites you to pan out, reframe hard memories, a...

We explore why life’s messiness catches us off guard and how shifting expectations and practicing surrender build true resilience. Stories from family, work, health, and finances ground a simple two-part framework to move through hardship witho...

We explore how play opens the heart, wonder opens the eyes, and awe opens the soul, weaving stories, science, and faith into a simple path back to joy. Practical steps help us slow down, laugh more, and meet God in ordinary beauty.• lau...

We reflect on a missed moment with a student and uncover how assumptions, vague labels, and fast advice block real connection. Practical scripts show how clarifying questions deepen understanding at home, at work, and in faith conversations.

Ever try to shame yourself into a habit only to feel stuck and tired? We explore why guilt can force short-term compliance but rarely creates the deep, steady motivation that sustains prayer, health, and order. Drawing on a faith-centered lens ...

We explore why overwhelm is a thought problem, not a schedule problem, and how to shift into calm through mindset, boundaries, and simple tools grounded in faith and practicality. We share reframes, stories, and steps to help you choose the nex...

We explore the quiet ways spiritual warfare shows up in daily life and how to respond with truth, intention, community, and hope. We name four common tactics—deception, diversion, division, and discouragement—and offer practical, faith-filled c...

We draw a clear line between self-doubt that questions ability and self-judgment that attacks worth, then offer tools to break both cycles. We share a simple framework—pause, identify, replace—to help you build courage, practice compassion, and...