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Help! I’m Doing ‘All the Things’; Why Am I Not Creating My Extraordinary Family Life?

Author
Greg and Rachel Denning
Published
Tue 16 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extraordinary-family-life/episodes/Help--Im-Doing-All-the-Things-Why-Am-I-Not-Creating-My-Extraordinary-Family-Life-e38925v

Are you exhausted from trying to do all the right things—but still feel like your family life isn’t extraordinary?

You’re not alone. 

Many parents work tirelessly to manage schedules, teach principles, read parenting books, pray, practice gratitude, and still feel burnt out, disconnected, and frustrated.

In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning unpack a heartfelt question from a listener who has been “doing it all” since 2020—yet still feels stuck. Together, they reveal why doing more isn’t the solution and why misaligned priorities, half-hearted effort, and misplaced energy may be keeping you from the extraordinary life you crave.


👉 You’ll learn:

  • Why trying is not the same as doing (and why results don’t come from effort alone).

  • The secret to shifting from dread and obligation to joy and fulfillment in daily family life.

  • How to know when your priorities are out of alignment—even when you think you’re focused on the right things.

  • Why gratitude, surrender, and modeling are the most powerful ways to influence your family.

  • The “two-sided coin” of success: working hard while also letting go and allowing flow.


This conversation will challenge you to stop tolerating mediocrity, celebrate your progress, and focus with intention on the things that truly matter most—your health, your marriage, your joy, and your family.


✨ If you’ve been wondering, “Why am I still not living the extraordinary family life I want?”—this episode will give you clarity and courage to finally change.


Key Takeaways

✅  Trying ≠ Doing. Real change only comes when you follow through consistently.

✅  Model first: your kids and spouse will follow your example more than your words.

✅  Gratitude & surrender shift your energy and attract more of what you want.

✅  Your priorities are the proof—if you dread “good” things, something’s off.

✅  Success is holistic: you can’t win at work but lose at home and call it extraordinary.

✅  Do less, but better—focus on the few things that bring real results and joy.


Memorable Quotes

  • 🗣️ “The brain’s like a garden—it doesn’t care what you plant.”

  • 🗣️ “Trying isn’t doing. Results only come from doing.”

  • 🗣️ “If you want your kids to change, you must model the change first.”

  • 🗣️ “Your priorities are out of alignment if you dread the very things that should bring you joy.”

  • 🗣️ “Gratitude and letting go bring more of the good things you want into your life.”


    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Holistic Success

    03:38 The Struggle for Balance in Life

    06:31 The Importance of Prioritizing Relationships

    09:30 The Role of Modeling in Family Dynamics

    12:08 Navigating Challenges in Parenting

    15:09 The Complexity of Emotional Needs

    17:54 The Power of Gratitude and Positive Focus

    21:05 Recognizing Progress and Direction

    23:55 Celebrating Small Wins

    26:32 The Journey Towards Extraordinary Family Life

    41:32 Prioritizing Pleasure in Relationships

    46:54 The Importance of Personal Health and Ownership

    53:50 Leading by Example: The Power of Personal Change

    59:43 Finding Joy in the Journey

    01:06:40 The Balance of Doing and Allowing

    01:16:05 Clarity and Intuition in Action


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