Market Day [2025 Re-Post] | Praise Podcast - Christian Podcasting Network

Listen now | If you have ever had to function on a day where your brain hasn't gotten the memo, you are not alone . . . [Transcript available]

Resources:

5-4-3-2-1 Technique (below the video)

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Rainy Days (previous episode on toolkit items)

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit momo634.com

00:00:35 --> 00:00:38 Hello and welcome to Momo 634.

00:00:39 --> 00:00:42 Motivational moments just for today.

00:00:44 --> 00:00:45 When I was in college,

00:00:46 --> 00:00:49 my best friend and I went to see a play as part of an

00:00:49 --> 00:00:49 assignment.

00:00:51 --> 00:00:55 One line stood out to me that night and has stayed with me over

00:00:55 --> 00:00:56 the intervening years.

00:00:58 --> 00:01:01 You can't go mad on market day.

00:01:03 --> 00:01:04 We must work,

00:01:04 --> 00:01:05 parent,

00:01:06 --> 00:01:07 function,

00:01:08 --> 00:01:12 and often our mental health rebels at the most inconvenient times.

00:01:14 --> 00:01:18 I dare say none of us has the luxury of planning when we will

00:01:18 --> 00:01:19 be non-functional and

00:01:19 --> 00:01:21 have a day where we are incapacitated.

00:01:22 --> 00:01:23 However,

00:01:23 --> 00:01:26 there are days when we simply cannot delegate,

00:01:26 --> 00:01:27 reschedule,

00:01:27 --> 00:01:28 put it off,

00:01:28 --> 00:01:31 or somehow rearrange pressing responsibilities.

00:01:32 --> 00:01:35 It's market day, and we can't go mad.

00:01:36 --> 00:01:37 So what do we do?

00:01:39 --> 00:01:43 If you are a regular listener, you probably know what I'm going to say.

00:01:44 --> 00:01:48 It's time to drag out that toolkit we worked so hard to

00:01:48 --> 00:01:51 assemble just for such a rainy day.

00:01:52 --> 00:01:56 Is there an upbeat music playlist that you can use to get you

00:01:56 --> 00:01:58 where you need to go

00:01:58 --> 00:02:00 today while driving,

00:02:00 --> 00:02:01 walking,

00:02:01 --> 00:02:02 or on your commute?

00:02:04 --> 00:02:09 Avoid the downer of social media and the news just for today.

00:02:11 --> 00:02:12 Where's your tribe?

00:02:13 --> 00:02:17 Call one person to be accountable to and let them know that you

00:02:17 --> 00:02:18 are struggling.

00:02:20 --> 00:02:25 Pray on your own to God or pray with a friend and pray for each other.

00:02:26 --> 00:02:28 Read your Bible verses.

00:02:30 --> 00:02:31 Listen to white noise,

00:02:31 --> 00:02:32 nature sounds,

00:02:33 --> 00:02:37 or soothing tones while you go about doing the things that you must.

00:02:39 --> 00:02:40 Use your belly breathing.

00:02:41 --> 00:02:44 Ground yourself using your senses.

00:02:44 --> 00:02:50 The 5-4-3-2-1 method under resources under this episode is helpful.

00:02:51 --> 00:02:54 This is especially good for anxiety and panic attacks.

00:02:56 --> 00:03:00 Try diffusing your space with scents known to calm the central

00:03:00 --> 00:03:01 nervous system,

00:03:01 --> 00:03:02 like lavender,

00:03:03 --> 00:03:04 bergamot,

00:03:04 --> 00:03:05 neroli,

00:03:05 --> 00:03:09 and or bitter orange or ylang ylang essential oils.

00:03:11 --> 00:03:16 Do the absolutely essential things and try to do them first,

00:03:16 --> 00:03:18 unless it's something with a fixed time.

00:03:21 --> 00:03:23 Listen to the words found in Deuteronomy 31.6.

00:03:25 --> 00:03:27 Be strong and courageous.

00:03:28 --> 00:03:30 Do not be afraid or terrified of them,

00:03:30 --> 00:03:33 for it is the Lord your God who goes with you.

00:03:34 --> 00:03:36 He will never leave you nor forsake you.

00:03:38 --> 00:03:43 John 14, 27 tells us, Peace I leave with you.

00:03:43 --> 00:03:45 My peace I give to you.

00:03:45 --> 00:03:48 I do not give to you as the world gives.

00:03:48 --> 00:03:50 Do not let your hearts be troubled.

00:03:51 --> 00:03:52 Do not be afraid.

00:03:52 --> 00:03:59 Our meme for today says, Those who have prepared are prepared.

00:04:01 --> 00:04:06 It might be market day, but you can manage it with these tips.

00:04:07 --> 00:04:08 Just for today.

00:04:10 --> 00:04:14 If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and share it with others.

00:04:15 --> 00:04:19 Free subscribers get the podcast and companion meme emailed daily.

00:04:19 --> 00:04:23 Paid subscribers get an additional weekend episode as well as

00:04:23 --> 00:04:25 other subscriber-only perks.

00:04:26 --> 00:04:32 Momo634 is also on major podcast platforms and on social media.

00:04:33 --> 00:04:38 See the tab at momo634.substack.com.

00:04:39 --> 00:04:42 Thank you for listening to Momo 634.

00:04:42 --> 00:04:45 Motivational moments just for today.