The Secret to Embracing Change

This past week, we had a few changes around here. Nothing earth-shattering or life-altering, but still, a few shifts made me stop and think. We hired a new yard guy, had the house deep cleaned, and—brace yourself—I downloaded Parallels to run a Windows program on my Mac. (Yes, this might qualify as monumental. LOL. 🤣)

But really, it wasn’t like we packed up and moved across the country, started a new job, or faced a major life event… Just a few tweaks to the day-to-day rhythm.

And yet, these small changes got me thinking: how do we know when it’s time for a change?

Drumroll, please… 🥁

We get uncomfortable.

Yep, that’s it. That’s the sign.

Here’s the thing: it had been over a month since the house had been deep cleaned. And by “deep cleaned,” I mean the kind of clean where you can feel the difference. The floors had dust bunnies so big they could’ve been mistaken for Texas tumbleweeds. (I wish I were kidding. 🐇🌪️)

The yard? Well, let’s just say the usual guy was phoning it in. Two days after he mowed, it looked like we hadn’t touched it in weeks. We were those neighbors. 😬

And then there was the biofeedback machine. It only runs on Windows, and I’ve been a Mac girl for over 20 years. (Photographer life, you get it. #AppleForever 🍎💻) But there I was, staring down the reality that if I wanted to use this thing, I’d have to figure out how to make it work.

Here’s what I realized: when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of change, we’ll finally do something about it. 🙌

And where does that change start?

It starts in our thoughts. 💭

I got tired of looking at the dusty floors and thinking, “Ugh, this is a mess. I wish I had help.” Or, “Who am I kidding? Even if I had time, I don’t want to clean these floors.” Finally, I stopped the mental spiral, picked up the phone, and called the house cleaner. 📞

Then, after staring at the yard and thinking the same thing, I asked the cleaner if she knew anyone who did yard work. She did. I called them, and they came out the next day.

So now, I’m sitting in a clean house, smelling freshly mowed grass, and feeling like I just won the weekend. #SmallWins 🏡✨

But let me ask you: what in your life feels uncomfortable right now?

What’s causing you pain?

• Is it the laundry? 🧺 If you’re in the thick of raising kids, maybe it’s time to hire a college student to help with the laundry—or the kids—or both.
• Is it finances? 💸 Maybe it’s time to start that business you’ve been dreaming about or ask God for a fresh idea if your plans have gone sideways.
• Or maybe it’s a relationship. Is there someone in your life who’s draining you? (Even if their name isn’t “Negative Nelly.” 🙄) It might be time to have a hard conversation—or, if they’re unwilling to meet you halfway, to move on.

Here’s the thing: pain isn’t always a bad thing.

Pain is a signal. 🚨

It’s the nudge that tells us something needs to change. Without it, we wouldn’t know to pull our hand off a hot stove, shake out a foot that’s fallen asleep, or call the dentist when we have a toothache.

But here’s the catch: sometimes we treat the pain instead of addressing the root cause.

It’s like the woman who went to the dentist with terrible jaw pain. The dentist told her, “You’ve got a rotten tooth. I need to pull it.” But she said, “Oh no, I don’t want that. Just give me something for the pain so I can go on my way.”

Sound familiar? 🤔

The problem comes when we keep doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results. (Spoiler alert: that’s the definition of insanity. 🤪)

“When we accept anything abnormal long enough, it becomes our new normal.” – Will Marré

So, what’s your “new normal” that needs to change?

Here’s where the faith part comes in, friend. 🙏 God doesn’t want us to stay stuck. He’s a God of abundance, not scarcity. He’s a God of freedom, not frustration. And He’s a God of new beginnings. 🌱

But here’s the thing: He’s not going to force us to change. He’s waiting for us to take the first step.

Grab a pen and paper. 🖊️📒 Journal it out. God says in Habakkuk 2:2, “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.”

What’s the vision God has placed on your heart? …What’s the thing He’s been nudging you to change?

• Maybe it’s your health. 🥗
• Maybe it’s your finances. 💰
• Maybe it’s your relationships. 💕

Whatever it is, I want to remind you that you don’t have to do it alone. God is with you every step of the way.

Change doesn’t have to be scary. It can bring good things—better living conditions, healthier finances, stronger relationships, and even peace of mind.

But here’s the truth: change isn’t change until you change.

So, friend, what’s one small step you can take today?

Pray about it. 🙏 Write it down. 📝 And then take action.

You’ve got this. And more importantly, God’s got you. 💛

I Believe in YOU! ❤️

xo~ Angela

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Angela Rose is the founder of The Laundry Moms, a faith-filled platform she launched over a decade ago to encourage and equip women to prioritize their well-being while managing the demands of family life. As a mom who homeschooled her four kids—now grown adults—Angela knows firsthand the challenges of balancing it all and believes in the power of leaning on God’s strength to lighten the load.

For 24 years, Angela was a certified master photographer, capturing life’s most precious moments. But she eventually hung up her camera to fully dedicate herself to helping women live the life God created them to live. Through The Laundry Moms and her 12-week coaching program, The Secret Weight Loss Recipe™, Angela empowers women to break free from emotional eating, heal from the inside out, and embrace their God-given purpose—spirit, soul, and body. Her mission is to inspire women to step boldly into their destiny and live with freedom and joy.