When “doing less” feels like not enough


Hey sis,

The other day I found myself overly emotional driving home from library time with my baby girl. It was a Friday, my schedule was wide open, and instead of feeling rested, I felt… un-useful. Almost like I hadn’t done anything “productive.”

Right now, I’m in a season where God has asked me to lay down my real estate business (I only take referrals now) and make room for something new He’s placing on my heart. But until that unfolds, most of my days look like dishes, laundry, cooking dinner, swim lessons, library trips, and caring for my little one.

And if I’m honest? As a high-achieving Christian woman entrepreneur, that shift hit me hard. The inner hustler in me felt purposeless, confused, and totally out of rhythm.

But on Day 12 of my 100 Days of Believing Bigger journey, God met me with a fresh reminder from Ephesians 2:10:
We are Christ’s workmanship, created in Him to do good works, which He prepared in advance for us to do.

Sis, that means even the unseen work, even the quiet work, even the “small” things—are still good works when God prepared them for us.

This truth gave me so much peace, and I share more about it in this week’s podcast episode. If you’ve ever felt stuck, purposeless, or like your season doesn’t “measure up,” I pray this conversation encourages you the way it encouraged me.

Tune in below.

P.S. Want to join me on this journey? Grab the 100 Days of Believing Bigger devotional here

100 Days of Believing Bigger / Day 12: Finding Purpose in Every Season of Life and Business

How to see the hidden, ordinary parts of your day as the good works God prepared for you


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Odaisha

Building a business is more than strategy — it’s a journey of faith, trust, and stewardship with God.

If you're a Christian woman called to build in the marketplace, this space will encourage you to walk with God through every season of the journey.Here, I share honest lessons from entrepreneurship, leadership development, and practical wisdom to help you steward your gifts and build a profitable business that honors God.

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