I started this blog to change my life.
I thought if I just “get my mindset right,” I’d finally escape poverty, fix all my problems, and build a better future for my family.
I believed in manifestation, hustle culture, and the power of positive thinking.

But God had other plans.

Burnout and an Empty Soul

Somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn’t climbing some success ladder—I was sinking.
Burnout. Anxiety. Emotional chaos. Spiritual emptiness.
I was trying to fix my life, but God wanted to fix my soul.

I was chasing healing in all the wrong places—trying to willpower my way into peace and purpose. But what I really needed wasn’t mindset motivation. I needed divine transformation.

The Wake-Up Call I Never Saw Coming

Back in 2017, I gave my life to God—on what I believed was my deathbed at the time.

A flu vaccine had mistakenly been administered into my IV. I laid in a hospital bed thinking I would not make it. That was the moment I cried out to Jesus and asked Him to save me. I said the prayer. I meant it. But truthfully, not much changed.

Sure, I used fewer curse words. I tried to act a little nicer. But deep down? I was still bitter, hateful, and angry. I didn’t avoid people because I was shy—I avoided them because I didn’t like them. I saw people as obstacles, annoyances, and interruptions to my life. I had a short fuse. One wrong look, one rude comment, and I’d snap—online or in person. I was always ready to argue, fight, and “put people in their place.” Even strangers on the internet weren’t safe from my rants.

And I knew that wasn’t who I was supposed to be as a “Christian.”
But I couldn’t stop. I was always on the defense. I was ready for war.

The Truth That Hit Me Like a Brick

The more I spent time listening to women of faith online—the more convicted I became.
What was wrong with me? Why hadn’t I changed? I had asked Jesus into my heart, right?

But something finally clicked.

I realized: I had said a prayer… but I had never surrendered.

I hadn’t died to myself. I was still living for me. My will. My comfort. My pride.

Nobody ever told me the full truth growing up — that following Jesus isn’t just about saying the sinner’s prayer. It’s about laying down your entire life. It’s about dying to your flesh and saying, “Not my will, but Yours be done.”

Even the demons believe in Jesus. Belief isn’t enough. It’s about following Him.

And that’s what I hadn’t done.

A New Beginning, A New Heart

When I finally laid my life down — really laid it down — I asked Jesus to come in again. But this time, I wasn’t just asking for a savior. I was asking for a Lord.
And this time, I changed.

Not overnight. Not perfectly. But completely.

I’m not the same woman I was before.
The bitterness, rage, and pride that ruled my life? God’s been peeling those layers away.
Not through effort—but through surrender.
Not through hustle—but through His grace.

If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.’”
— Luke 9:23 (ESV)

What Overcoming Mindset Means Now

This blog was once about chasing wealth, success, and “leveling up.”
Now? It’s about overcoming the things that really matter:

• Fear
• Anxiety
• Hopelessness
• Spiritual warfare
• Sin
• Self-will

Overcoming Mindset isn’t about positive thinking anymore.
It’s about biblical transformation through Christ.
It’s about surrender, scripture, sanctification. Walking out your faith in real life, with real struggles, and a real Savior.

What You Can Expect Here

If you’re tired…
If your soul feels cluttered…
If you’re juggling mental health, motherhood, neurodivergent kids, and a messy house while wondering, “Is there more to life than this?”—you’re in the right place.

This is not a blog where I pretend to have it all together.
I’m not here to preach at you. I’m here to walk with you.

Here’s what you’ll find:

• ✝️ Real, raw stories of faith in the trenches
• 💬 Honest answers about the Bible and Christian living (no sugarcoating)
• 📖 Tools and encouragement to grow closer to Jesus
• 🧠 Support for ADHD brains, low-income moms, and burnt-out believers
• ❤️ A safe space where grace wins every time

This Blog Isn’t an Accident. Neither Are You.

If you’re here reading this, I don’t believe it’s random.
I believe God is calling you closer.

This blog is your invitation to stop striving and start abiding.
To stop faking it and start facing it—with Jesus at the center.

Let’s fight our battles together — not with force or fury, but with faith and truth.

You don’t have to do it alone.
I’m here.
He’s here.

Welcome to Overcoming Mindset.
Let’s walk this road — one surrendered step at a time.

Want to connect?
Email me anytime at brittney@overcomingmindset.com.
I’d be honored to pray with you, hear your story, and remind you that you’re never too far gone for God to redeem.