207. Find Balance with Technology and Live Undistracted | Katie Westenberg, Author of But Then She Remembered

Published: Oct. 17, 2023, 8 a.m.

Distractions are nothing new, but the sheer amount of distractions available to us in our modern world is overwhelming.\xa0 It is impossible to talk about distraction without acknowledging the impact of technology on our lives, but Katie pulls back the curtain on technology to explore what is really behind our attraction to it.\xa0 What is the root cause of distraction and how can we overcome it?\xa0 If you desire to live a purposeful life without succumbing to the onslaught of distractions coming your way, join us for this powerful conversation.\n\nIn this episode, we cover:\n\n\n \nUncovering the root cause of distraction\n\n\n\n \nChoosing intentionality in how we rest\n\n\n\n \nHow our interactions with technology impact our children\n\n\n\n \nThe importance of knowing and remembering what you believe\n\n\n\n \nThe power of creating meaningful moments for our kids to remember\n\n\n\n \nA mindset shift for when we fall short of our goals with technology\n\n\n\n \nEmbracing the current season instead of always waiting for the next one\n\n\n\n \nIdentifying what to prioritize and what to let go from season to season\n\n\n\n \nSetting yourself up for success to avoid the allure of screen time\n\n\n\n \nFinding the balance of learning new things online without spending too much time behind a screen\n\n\n\n \nAllowing family and friends to help us with our technology boundaries\n\n\n\n \nPrioritizing time with God amidst an endless list of responsibilities\n\n\n\n \nBeing realistic with ourselves about how much time we have\n\n\n\n\nView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\nToups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com\n\nFree 5 Day Blog Challenge | Visit bit.ly/5dayblogchallenge\n\nABOUT KATIE\n\nKatie Westenberg is first a follower of Christ, a wife, and a mom growing faithfully alongside her four homeschooled children. She believes boldly in the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ. As an author and speaker, she teaches women to grow a robust theology of who God is, become students of Scripture, and learn to live that truth out with courage. She serves a thriving community of women at katiewestenberg.com and makes her home in the lovely Pacific Northwest.\n\nRESOURCES\n\nBut Then She Remembered by Katie Westenberg\n\nCONNECT\n\nKatie Westenberg | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube\n\nLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest\n\nJoin us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!