Category: Perfectionism

• My Husband’s View on Spiritual Leadership

  

  I’m excited to add a new installment to my “Pick Hubby’s Brain” video series this week. We’ve had some camera issues (and quite frankly, are still having some issues to iron out) but am happy to offer some food for thought from my wise and witty hubby on the sticky subject of spiritual leadership. I…

  BethSteffaniak

  February 20, 2016

  Balance, Boundaries, Choices, Christ-Centered, Communication, Control, Encouragement, Expectations, Faith in God, Gender Differences, Insecurity, Love for God, Nagging, Negotiation, Patience, Perfectionism, Perseverance, Positive Focus, Prayer, Priorities, Realistic Expectations, Respect, Responsibility, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Leadership, Spiritual Practices, Spiritually Unequal, Trust, Unity, Video

  Christ-centered, Patience, Perseverance, Respect, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Leadership

• Super Mom Myth Review and Giveaway! Plus Linkup

  

  Today, I’m “super” excited to do a book review of my bloggy friend, Becky Kopitzke’s first book! Woot woot! I’m so happy for her! And, if you’d like to learn more about her or connect with her at her blog, scroll down to find out more about her below. Becky always provides such amazing insight into…

  BethSteffaniak

  January 19, 2016

  Balance, Christ-Centered, Control, Emotions, Faith in God, False Beliefs, Give-Away, Laziness, Marriage, Messy Mom’s and Dad’s, Motherhood, Parenthood, Perfectionism, Positive Focus, Self-Reflection, Spiritual Growth, Surrender, Wedded Wednesday, Worry

  Control, Motherhood, Parenting, Superhero, Surrender, The Super Mom Myth, Truth

• Beautifully Imperfect Video

  Sometimes we take for granted those idiosyncrasies that make our marriage partners beautiful and special just to and for us. If you have allowed those to become points of frustration or irritation in your marriage, then I hope you’ll watch this poignant video to regain a bit of perspective.   What are some beautifully imperfect…

  BethSteffaniak

  March 29, 2015

  Acceptance, Attitude, Bonding, Choices, Perfectionism, Positive Focus, Video

  Acceptance, Attitude, Bonding, Imperfect, Positive Focus

• How to Deal with Nit-Picky Perfectionism in Marriage

  

  Do you ever feel like you can never satisfy your husband because he expects perfection from you? Are you constantly being challenged by your wife to do something her way, and in her opinion, the only right way?  Is your marriage beginning to feel like a competition with only one winner? If you answered “yes”…

  BethSteffaniak

  May 19, 2013

  Acceptance, Alienation, Anger, Apologies, Attitude, Blaming, Boundaries, Choices, Christ-Centered, Confession, Conflict, Contentment, Discouragement, Encouragement, Expectations, Faith in God, Forgiveness, Grace, Love of God, Marriage, Mess Makers, Nagging, Perfectionism, Positive Focus, Prayer, Realistic Expectations, Resentments, Self-awareness, Self-Reflection, Spiritual Practices

  Acceptance, Expectations, Grace, Perfect, Perfection, Perfectionism, Perfectionistic, Prayer, Realistic Expectations

• M Trifecta: Messy Married Mom

  Written by Stacey MicklevitzMessy Marriage Team Member I bear the burden of being a Messy Married Mom. You know the type. My marriage isn’t always perfect, and my kids aren’t always perfect. Maintaining a fulfilling married relationship with my husband, Bryan is difficult enough on its own.  Add two tots to the mix, and the…

  BethSteffaniak

  February 25, 2013

  Balance, Boundaries, Choices, Christ-Centered, Expectations, Parenthood, Perfectionism, Realistic Expectations, Surrender

• Consumed with Making My Spouse Perfect

  Back some 25 years ago, I didn’t marry the man that I now call my husband. No, I haven’t gotten a divorce and remarried a different man. I simply married the man I believed would change to suit my preferences and ideals. In hindsight, I can clearly see that was the … Wrong Approach!   …

  BethSteffaniak

  August 13, 2012

  Acceptance, Change, Codependency, Expectations, Immaturity, Love of God, Magical Thinking, Negative Self-Talk, Perfectionism, Respect

• I’m a Perfect Mess

  Do you remember when Kermit the frog sang, “It’s Not Easy Being Green” in one of those old Muppet Movies? Well, let me just say, I feel the same way, only my song says, it’s not easy being messy! This is especially true when you’re a pastor’s wife and a marriage and family counselor, for…

  BethSteffaniak

  May 26, 2011

  Authenticity, Humility, Perfectionism