EP 34: The Midweek Reset: Stop Setting Boundaries Before Doing This

Have you ever made a decision in the heat of the moment that you later regretted?

In this Midweek Reset, Lori shares a personal story about reacting out of feelings of rejection, disappointment, and anger—and how what felt like a boundary at the time was actually a reaction to pain.

Many of us recognize when something feels off, but we skip an important step between identifying our feelings and setting a boundary. We react instead of pausing. We make quick decisions instead of seeking wisdom.

In this episode, you'll learn why feelings are valuable messengers but poor decision-makers, how to create space between your emotions and your actions, and why prayer, discernment, and self-control are essential parts of healthy boundary-setting.

If you've ever blocked someone, fired off a text, quit a commitment, or made a decision you later regretted, this episode will help you develop a healthier process:

Feel.
Pause.
Pray.
Proceed.

In This Episode

• Why feelings are important but shouldn't drive our decisions
• The difference between a healthy boundary and a reactionary response
• Lori's personal story of reacting out of hurt and later needing to apologize
• How fear, disappointment, rejection, anger, resentment, and FOMO can signal a need for deeper reflection
• Why prayer and discernment are critical before setting boundaries
• Practical phrases to help you create space before responding
• A simple framework for making wise boundary decisions

QUESTIONS

• Is there a recent situation where I reacted quickly instead of taking time to pause and process my emotions?
• What feeling tends to trigger reactionary decisions for me—anger, rejection, disappointment, fear, resentment, or something else?
• What would it look like for me to practice "Feel. Pause. Pray. Proceed." the next time I'm emotionally triggered?

 

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EP 31: Why Boundaries Are the Missing Piece of Organization

RESOURCES & LINKS

Purchase the book on Boundaries written by: Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310351804?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

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PODCAST CREDITS

Podcast: Healthy Boundaries for Moms with Lori Grimes
Edited by William Grimes
Music by JonasBlakewood from Pixabay