Ever found yourself saying “yes” when you really needed to say “no”? In today’s episode, we’re getting real about why setting boundaries is so hard—and why it’s absolutely necessary for growth. From FOMO (fear of missing out) to people-pleasing, we’re unpacking the struggles that keep us from prioritizing what truly matters.

I share a firsthand lesson on how neglecting boundaries affected my podcast schedule (y’all see this episode dropping late, right?), and why protecting your time is an act of discipline, self-respect, and faith. Because let’s be real—if Jesus Himself took time away from the crowd, what makes us think we don’t need to do the same?

Tune in as we talk about:

✅ Why FOMO is not your friend (or from God)

✅ The connection between boundaries, momentum, and purpose

✅ How past trauma and people-pleasing can keep us stuck

✅ A simple mindset shift to help you say no with confidence

✅ Jesus as the example of why we need rest, prioritization, and boundaries

It's time to put action behind our priorities. Let’s get into it!

🔹 Key Takeaways

• Boundaries protect our priorities, but we can’t set them if we don’t first identify what truly matters.
• Fear (especially FOMO) tricks us into thinking we’re missing out when, in reality, we’re sacrificing our own growth.
• People-pleasing keeps us stuck in cycles that don’t serve us. You’re not responsible for how people feel about your boundaries.
• If Jesus took time away to rest and pray, so should we. Boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re biblical.

🔹 Scripture Highlights:

📖 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”

📖 Mark 1:35 – Jesus withdrew to pray, showing us the importance of intentional solitude.

📖 Proverbs 4:23 – “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”

📖 Matthew 5:37 – “Let your yes be yes, and your no be no.” Boundaries = clarity.

🔹 Resources & Recommendations

📚 Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No – Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend

🎧 Listen to Episode 34: Hey People Pleaser

✍🏽 Journal Prompt: What are three areas where I need to set (or reinforce) boundaries?

✍🏽 Prompt from Podcast: Mental Maintenance Mondays:

• Mindset Clarity: Take a moment to clear your mind and think about how your thoughts can shape your life. Imagine the person you want t one and align your thinking with that vision. It's ok to "pretend" to be that person that first—this helps you start becoming who you want to be. Over time, things will start to fall into place. And write a "Letter to self."

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