Encouraging busy women to actively seek BALANCE.
Shining a light on the importance of making time for God, self-care, and good old-fashioned fun.
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Hi My name is Vivian
I am the author of Break Down Better: 52 Restoring Devotionals for Burned-Out Women, host of the Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast, a retired Federal employee, military wife (retired), stepmom, and “Glammy” to five grandkiddos.
I am also a recovering perfectionist, control freak, and workaholic.
Baby books say my name means “lively,” but I haven’t always felt lively. I wasted many years drowning in self-inflicted stress, stress-related illness, work, anxiety, frustration, and worry. Living a balanced life, with God at the helm, was not on my priority list until I had no choice but to slow down and trust Him. I guess I should have added “cancer survivor” to the list of qualities that define me.
In 2020, burnout brought me to my breaking point. I begged God to take me home, but instead, He led me on a powerful journey of healing and restoration.
To ‘restore’ means to bring something back to its orginal state. It suggests that something has drifted from how it was originally designed. That was me. God never intended me to live stressed, unhealthy, overwhelmed, or exhausted. And friend, that is not His desire for you either. His desire is that we live balanced, joy-filled, prosperous lives – to the full (John 10:10).
I can honestly say I’m finally living up to my name! While I still stumble into some of the old habits that once led to burnout, I’m now equipped to recognize, resist, and reset before they take over.
I’m so glad you’re here—it means a lot that you’ve stopped by. Be sure to visit me through Let’s Connect! found on the Contact page and so we can get to know each other better. I can’t wait to walk this journey with you!
And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:10
Are you tired? Not just physically, but soul tired?
If the constant pull between work, home, priorities, and expectations has you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and worn out, then Break Down Better: 52 Restoring Devotionals for Burned-Out Women is your lifeline!
Curled up on her living room floor, exhausted and broken, Vivian reached the lowest point of her life. Overwhelmed by chronic burnout, depression, and the crushing weight of constant striving, she begged God to take her home. But in that dark moment, God whispered, “Hold on.” What followed was a powerful and complete restoration from the stress, anxiety, and pressure that had stolen her joy. That moment became a turning point, leading her on a journey of healing, surrender, and renewal – one she now shares openly in Break Down Better.
Key features of Break Down Better include:
- Understanding how imbalance leads to burnout
- Discovering God’s desire to restore your mind, body, and soul
- Learning three practical principles for a balanced, joy-filled life
- Emerging from burnout stronger, freer, and…Better
A Better Way! is a gentle reminder that life can be brighter, more balanced, and filled with joy again. It is the hope your tired soul has been quietly longing for.
Grounded in Scripture and reflective practice, this guided journal supports women who feel overwhelmed by busyness, burnout, or emotional fatigue. Through encouragement, self-assessment, and spiritual direction, it offers a practical pathway toward the peace and clarity God intends.
This journal builds on the themes of Break Down Better, guiding readers to apply the principles of God first, self-care, and fun through thoughtful reflection and guided spiritual exploration. Readers will learn simple, biblical truths that foster lasting balance, renewed energy, and a joy-filled life.
Key features of A Better Way! include: Personal Assessments, daily NIV Scriptures aligned with the Break Down Better daily devotional, Devotional Summaries and Reflection Prompts, Journaling Pages, and A Better Way! Forward Action Plan.
There truly is A Better Way!…And your first step toward freedom begins right here!
Also available at Barnes & Noble, Walmart and all online retailers
Are you tired? Not just physically, but soul tired?
If the constant pull between work, home, priorities, and expectations has you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and worn out, then Break Down Better: 52 Restoring Devotionals for Burned-Out Women is your lifeline!
Curled up on her living room floor, exhausted and broken, Vivian reached the lowest point of her life. Overwhelmed by chronic burnout, depression, and the crushing weight of constant striving, she begged God to take her home. But in that dark moment, God whispered, “Hold on.” What followed was a powerful and complete restoration from the stress, anxiety, and pressure that had stolen her joy. That moment became a turning point, leading her on a journey of healing, surrender, and renewal – one she now shares openly in Break Down Better.
Key features of Break Down Better include:
- Understanding how imbalance leads to burnout
- Discovering God’s desire to restore your mind, body, and soul
- Learning three practical principles for a balanced, joy-filled life
- Emerging from burnout stronger, freer, and…Better
Also available at Barnes & Noble, Walmart and all online retailers
A Better Way! is a gentle reminder that life can be brighter, more balanced, and filled with joy again. It is the hope your tired soul has been quietly longing for.
Grounded in Scripture and reflective practice, this guided journal supports women who feel overwhelmed by busyness, burnout, or emotional fatigue. Through encouragement, self-assessment, and spiritual direction, it offers a practical pathway toward the peace and clarity God intends.
This journal builds on the themes of Break Down Better, guiding readers to apply the principles of God first, self-care, and fun through thoughtful reflection and guided spiritual exploration. Readers will learn simple, biblical truths that foster lasting balance, renewed energy, and a joy-filled life.
Key features of A Better Way! include: Personal Assessments, daily NIV Scriptures aligned with the Break Down Better daily devotional, Devotional Summaries and Reflection Prompts, Journaling Pages, and A Better Way! Forward Action Plan.
There truly is A Better Way!…And your first step toward freedom begins right here!
