In this episode of 3D Authenticity, we’re talking about the hidden cost of overcommitment and how to reclaim your time, energy, and sanity by returning to integrity and alignment.
Jennifer shares a very recent moment where she caught herself overscheduled (again), despite “knowing better.” We’ll explore why our brains default to the automatic “yes” (hint: it’s a survival response), how conditioning and people-pleasing keep us stuck, and why overcommitment isn’t primarily a scheduling issue.
Together, we’ll walk through three powerful practices to shift from overwhelm into alignment. Jennifer includes reflection questions, practical scripts, and gentle mindset shifts that will help you step out of burnout culture and back into self-trust.
Today, Jennifer Covers:
✅ Why a “quick yes” is often a nervous system survival response
✅ The hidden cost of saying yes to avoid guilt or gain approval
✅ How to pause, check for alignment, and honor your enough
✅ A reframe that turns “no” into a loving boundary instead of rejection
✅ Concrete phrases and questions you can use starting today
Reflection Prompts from the Episode:
- Is this a full-body yes?
- Does this align with my season of life, current capacity, and core values?
- Am I saying yes to just to avoid discomfort?
- Am I saying yes to earn approval or avoid guilt?
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