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Anchored with Purpose | Faith, Family, Purpose, Dreaming, Planning, Overcoming Anxiety, Overcoming Overwhelm

Anchored with Purpose | Faith, Family, Purpose, Dreaming, Planning, Overcoming Anxiety, Overcoming Overwhelm

Auteur(s): Melissa Wilkinson - Life Coach for Catholic Women
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 The Anchored with Purpose Podcast focuses on Faith, Family, Purpose, & Dreaming Big.

How do I fill the emptiness I feel in my life? What is missing from my life? The stresses of this world are causing me anxiety, how can I cope? I’m a mom, but I feel so drained and have lost a piece of me, how do I find me again? How do I dream again? How do I even achieve those dreams?

And the biggest question of all, is it worth pursuing my purpose and dreams? Whether you’re a dreamer, a mom, connected in your faith or feeling a little (or a lot) lost, this is the show for you.

The Anchored with Purpose Podcast is a live-workshop style podcast packed with actionable step-by-step tips to help you redefine what you want in your life in the areas of faith, family, purpose, & pursuing your dreams.

You can train with the experts on how to dig in, reconnect with your faith & purpose, and tackle your biggest goals along the way.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Christianisme Pastorale et évangélisme Spiritualité
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  • 62| Year in Review: Do This Before You Set Goals for the New Year

    62| Year in Review: Do This Before You Set Goals for the New Year
    Dec 18 2025

    Before you set a single goal for the new year, Melissa invites you to pause and complete a Year in Review / Life Evaluation—a simple, powerful reflection that brings clarity, context, and peace. She shares how she recently did this with her planner and prayer time, why reflection matters (with encouragement from Scripture and mentor Rick Warren), and how this process looks different when life feels more balanced than it once did. You’ll learn exactly how to review your year through highlights, goals met, lessons learned, struggles, places visited, and especially through the Anchored with Purpose Life Anchors—so you can see God’s faithfulness, measure your growth (including your Word of the Year: Impact), and step into the next season with intention. Plus, you can download the free Life Evaluation guide.

    Key Takeaways
    • A Year in Review gives you clarity + context before you set goals for what’s next.
    • Scripture calls us to reflect and remember what God has done (Ecclesiastes 3:1; Psalm 77:11–12).
    • Reviewing your year through the Life Anchors helps you see where you were thriving—and where you want to grow.
    • Your “Word of the Year” becomes more meaningful when you evaluate real-life evidence of it (Melissa’s 2025 word: Impact).
    • Progress doesn’t always look like perfection - sometimes it looks like balance, growth, and grace.
    • Practical tools help: flipping through your planner, reviewing calendar/photos, and using a simple evaluation worksheet.
    • Your wins count - especially the quiet ones you might forget if you don’t write them down.
    • This reflection becomes fuel for choosing your next Word of the Year and setting goals rooted in your real life.
    • It’s okay if your review happens at your desk instead of a coffee shop - still do it (and yes, go grab the latte anyway).
    • The free Life Evaluation download is designed to make this process easy and doable.
    Chapters
    • 00:00 — Pause Before You Plan
    • 01:16 — Why a Year in Review Matters (Clarity + Context)
    • 02:19 — Last Year’s Perspective vs. This Year’s Balance
    • 04:37 — Life Anchors Review: Faith Wins & Spiritual Growth
    • 06:57 — Health & Family Wins (Gym, Intentional Time, Parenting Growth)
    • 11:32 — Relationships & Community (Coffee Dates + Gym Friends)
    • 13:54 — Money & Career Wins (Anchored with Purpose + Rebuilt + YouVersion)
    • 20:45 — Personal Growth, Coaching, and Legacy Work
    • 23:00 — Fun & Recreation (Wins You Forget Until You Flip the Planner)
    • 27:46 — Home Wins (Kitchen Refresh + Creating Joy at Home)
    • 30:05 — Highlights: Full Circle Mentor Moments + Big Events
    • 34:45 — Goals Met + Biggest Accomplishments
    • 36:59 — What Worked vs. What Didn’t
    • 39:23 — Struggles, Grief, and Trusting God Through Uncertainty
    • 40:42 — Lessons Learned + Rest (Because Your Body Keeps the Score)
    • 42:10 — Places Visited + Why It Matters to Track Them
    • 43:50 — Download the Free Life Evaluation + How to Use It
    • 45:20 — Final Encouragement: You’ve Got This

    Year in Review, Life Evaluation, Christian goal setting, faith-based planning, reflection prompts, end of year reset, Word of the Year, Wheel of Life, Life Anchors, Catholic personal growth, spiritual reflection, planner reflection, gratitude and growth, habits and systems, work-life balance, discipleship, making an impact, Scripture reflection, journaling prompts, goal setting with God, Anchored with Purpose planner
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    45 min
  • 61| Reclaim Your Space with GRACE: Faith-Filled Organizing with Melinda Grace

    61| Reclaim Your Space with GRACE: Faith-Filled Organizing with Melinda Grace
    Dec 9 2025
    In this episode of the Anchored with Purpose podcast, Melissa sits down with professional organizer and author Melinda Grace, creator of the Reclaim Your Space with GRACE method. If your home feels overwhelming, your closets are overflowing, and your mind feels just as cluttered as your countertops, this conversation will feel like a deep breath. Melinda shares how God led her from an acting career in New York and LA into professional organizing, and how she began to see that clutter isn’t just “stuff” — it’s deeply connected to our anxiety, faith life, and sense of purpose. She unpacks powerful stories of women whose lives changed as they cleared their homes: new jobs, big moves, finished books, and fresh courage to step into their callings. You’ll also hear Melinda’s GRACE framework for decluttering (Gather, Release, Acquire, Cultivate, Enjoy), how to start where you’re most stuck, and why inviting God into the process can turn organizing from a dreaded chore into a soul-level reset. Whether you’re getting ready for the holidays, dreaming of a calmer new year, or just tired of feeling like you’re drowning in your own home, this episode will help you reclaim your space — and your peace — with grace. Melinda’s Book: Reclaim Your Space with GRACE by Melinda Grace – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR9J9QN8 🎙 The Anchored with Purpose Planner is available NOW — plus a FREE December download to try and use right away! Key Takeaways Clutter is not neutral – research shows it increases cortisol and can contribute to anxiety, fatigue, and stress, especially for women.Your home is a sanctuary – our physical spaces can either support or sabotage our ability to hear God, rest, and live our purpose.Start where you’re stuck – notice which room, corner, or routine makes you feel the most overwhelmed and begin there.Clutter and calling are connected – when women clear space, they often gain clarity and courage for big decisions (moving, writing a book, changing careers, etc.).We attach emotions to objects – sometimes we’re really holding onto memories, guilt, or identity, not just “stuff.”It’s okay to ask for help – inviting a friend, organizer, or coach into your space can be the breakthrough you need.The GRACE framework makes decluttering doable:G – Gather: your goals, your supplies, your items, and even donation optionsR – Release: let go of what no longer serves your current seasonA – Acquire: only then bring in bins, baskets, and design touchesC – Cultivate: practice your new “dance” and rhythms in the spaceE – Enjoy: pause to celebrate, rest, and thank God for the transformation Faith belongs in the process – praying over what to keep, what to release, and where to donate can turn decluttering into a spiritual practice.You’re doing better than you think – moms are carrying a huge mental load; organizing is meant to support you, not shame you.Small changes matter – even tiny shifts like moving glasses closer to the water source or reworking a drawer can save time and mental energy daily. Episode Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Holiday Clutter Chat 02:00 – Meet Melinda: Faith, Family & Life by the Beach 05:00 – From Acting to Organizing: A Calling Rewritten 09:00 – When Decluttering Changes a Life 12:00 – Clutter, Cortisol & the Science of Stress 16:00 – Drowning at Home: Where Do I Even Start? 18:30 – “Start Where You’re Stuck” 22:00 – Why Letting Go Is So Emotional 24:30 – Praying Over Donations & Finding the Right Home for Your Stuff 28:00 – Faith, Purpose & Our Overloaded Homes 33:00 – The GRACE Framework for Organizing 41:00 – Melissa’s $400 Kitchen Refresh & “Dance” in the Home 45:30 – How to Work with Melinda & Where to Find Her Links & Resources Mentioned Melinda’s Book: Reclaim Your Space with GRACE by Melinda Grace – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR9J9QN8 Connect with Melinda Grace: Website: www.melindagrace.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/melindagraceorganizing/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melindagraceorganizingPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/melindagraceorganizingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-grace-0a3632329YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melindagraceorganizingNewsletter: https://melinda-grace-organizing.kit.com/7b63959d73https://bit.ly/melindagraceorganizingGrab Your Free Decluttering Checklist HERE -> https://melinda-grace-organizing.kit.com/80361b279fhttps://bit.ly/MGOdeclutteringlist Refresh Your Kitchen with My Top 10 Organizing Hacks for Kitchens HERE -> https://melinda-grace-organizing.kit.com/7103328cf4https://bit.ly/MGOkitchenreset Easy, Printable Password Tracker HERE -> https://melinda-grace-organizing.kit.com/f3cb202522https://bit.ly/MGOPasswordTracker Connect with Melissa & Anchored with Purpose: Links Book Melissa to Speak at Your EventWebsiteFacebookInstagramInstagramAnchored with Purpose TribeEmail Christian home ...
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    47 min
  • 60| Planning With Purpose: Faith, Focus & Flexibility

    60| Planning With Purpose: Faith, Focus & Flexibility
    Dec 2 2025

    🎉 It’s a big day on the Anchored with Purpose Podcast — the Anchored with Purpose Planner is officially available! 🎉

    In today’s episode, Melissa unveils the planner she has been designing, refining, and dreaming about for more than 15 years. She shares the behind-the-scenes journey of searching for the perfect planning system, the hilarious “Frankenplanner” experiment, discovering the discbound system, and overcoming overwhelm with other planners on the market. As someone recently diagnosed with ADHD, Melissa explains how planning tools have been life-changing, and how this new planner is created specifically to help women live with peace, clarity, and intention — without guilt or overwhelm.

    Inside this episode, you’ll learn what makes the Anchored with Purpose Planner different: weekly Scripture memory, monthly biblical themes, inspirational messages, time-blocking layouts, reflection pages, and the flexibility of a printable system that you can fully customize. Melissa also explains why she intentionally didn’t include every possible feature and how optional add-ons allow each woman to personalize her planning experience.

    If you’re ready to plan your life with purpose and anchor your days in faith — this episode will get you excited to start.

    🎙 The planner is available NOW — plus a FREE December download to try and use right away!

    Key Takeaways
    • The Anchored with Purpose Planner is now available and ready to order 🎉
    • Planners have supported Melissa through decades of demanding seasons and helped with ADHD and executive functioning
    • The Anchored with Purpose Planner has been designed over 15 years and refined for more than a year in real-life use
    • The discbound system allows full customization and flexibility for planning in a way that fits real life
    • Weekly Scripture memory, monthly Scripture themes, inspirational messages, time blocking, and reflection pages create structure with peace
    • Too many planners are overwhelming — this one is intentionally simple, faith-centered, peaceful, and flexible
    • Optional add-on pages and free resources allow everyone to personalize their planning system
    • Permission to give yourself grace: the planner is a tool, not a boss
    Chapters
    • 00:00 — Welcome & planner launch celebration 🎉
    • 00:45 — Melissa’s journey: why planning matters
    • 01:35 — ADHD diagnosis & how planning supports executive functioning
    • 02:20 — Searching for the perfect planner + the “Frankenplanner” story
    • 04:30 — “People would pay you for this” — the seed planted
    • 05:40 — Discovering the discbound system
    • 08:45 — What makes the Anchored with Purpose Planner different
    • 11:15 — Scripture, inspiration & monthly overview pages
    • 12:05 — Time blocking & weekly reflection
    • 12:50 — Why simplicity matters + avoiding overwhelm
    • 13:45 — Catholic planners & finding the perfect middle ground
    • 15:05 — Printable flexibility + optional add-ons
    • 16:25 — Who this planner is for
    • 17:10 — How to order + FREE December download
    • 18:05 — Final encouragement & blessing

    Helpful Links from This Episode

    🛍 Order the Anchored with Purpose Planner: https://anchoredwithpurpose.com

    📥 Download the FREE December Planner Pages: https://anchoredwithpurpose.com

    🌀 Discbound System Resources: Levenger: https://levenger.com ARC by Staples: https://staples.com Martha Stewart Discs: available at Staples Happy Planner (similar system): https://thehappyplanner.com

    📱 Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://instagram.com/anchoredwithpurpose

    📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@anchoredwithpurpose

    Anchored with Purpose Planner, planner launch, faith-based planner, printable planner, discbound planner, Catholic women, Christian moms, intentional living, time-blocking planner, Scripture memory, ADHD planning tools, executive functioning, planning with faith, peace not panic
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    17 min
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