Hey sweet friends,
This is one of those posts that’s been sitting on my heart for a while. I kept pushing it off, thinking maybe I just needed to “try harder” or “manage my time better” — but the truth is: I’ve been overwhelmed. Like, really overwhelmed.
And the thing is… nothing major is wrong. It’s just everything.
Too many tabs open in my brain. Too much scrolling. Too much consuming. Not enough creating, cooking, cleaning, or even breathing deeply. I’ve found myself constantly reaching for my phone — out of habit, out of distraction, or just to fill the silence. And while I love social media — like really love it — I’ve started to see how quickly it can shift from being inspiring to consuming.
So, after a lot of prayer and some honest talks with myself I’ve decided to take a break from social media and blogging for the month of July.
Yep. No Instagram. No Facebook. No new blog posts for the next few weeks.
Not because I don’t love this space — I do. More than you know. But because I love my family more. I love my health more. I love Jesus most.
Why the Break?
Over the last few months, I’ve felt like I was always behind. Behind on laundry. Behind on dinner plans. Behind on quiet time. And when I stopped to really think about why, I realized: it wasn’t that I didn’t have time — it’s that I was giving my time away to things that weren’t feeding me.
“Everything is permissible for me—but not everything is beneficial.” – 1 Corinthians 6:12
Oof. That one hit me hard.
Social media is a gift. I’ve met incredible women. I’ve laughed at hilarious reels. I’ve been inspired by people sharing their lives and their faith. But lately, it’s felt more like noise than nourishment.
So July is for quiet.
It’s for cleaning up the spaces I’ve neglected. It’s for real-life conversations around the dinner table. It’s for writing words that aren’t rushed. It’s for creating content without the pressure to post. It’s for holding my babies and pouring into my marriage. It’s for putting my phone down and picking up what matters most.
What I’ll Be Doing Instead
Writing for karimillerblog (yes, just not publishing until August!)
Creating video content that I’ll share later
Moving my body daily — walking, stretching, lifting
Prioritizing sleep (this one is hard for me 🙈)
Making actual meal plans (pray for me)
Being present with my husband and kids
Spending time in the Word
“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10
I’ve been blogging every single month for 14 months straight — which blows my mind to even type. I’m so proud of what this space has become. But rest is holy. And breaks are brave. And I know that pressing pause now will only make the message stronger when I return.
I’ll Be Back Soon
August will be here before we know it. And when I come back, I can’t wait to share what God taught me during the silence. I’ll be rested, refreshed, and ready to pour out again — with full hands and a full heart.
If you’re feeling like you’re drowning in too much right now, maybe this is your nudge to step back too. Even just for a day. Or a weekend. Or an hour. It doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing — but we do have to protect what matters.
A Prayer Before I Go
Lord, thank You for the reminder that stillness is strength. Thank You for the nudge to step back so we can step closer to You. Teach us to number our days and use our time wisely. Help us to serve our families with joy, care for our bodies with gratitude, and slow down enough to notice the blessings You’ve already given. For every woman reading this who is tired, remind her that she is not alone — and that rest is a gift, not a weakness. In Jesus’ name, amen.
See you soon, friends.
With love and gratitude,
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