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Baby Steps to Big Changes Your Practical Guide to Getting Started

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Hey friends,

Let’s talk real life for a second. You ever feel like you want to change everything—but the second you try, you’re instantly overwhelmed and frozen? Yep. Been there. That’s exactly what I dive into on Episode 5 of “Me Again, God,” and I want to give you a little sneak peek here because someone reading this is standing at the starting line, exhausted, and unsure what to do first.


Let me just say this: You don’t need a total life overhaul today. You need one faithful, doable, small step. That’s it.

Start with something tiny and true:— Drink water before coffee.— Sit in silence for five minutes.— Say “Let me get back to you” instead of automatically saying yes.— Pray even if all you can muster is “God, I’m here.”

I promise, these little baby steps? They create the big changes.


We also talk about…

  • How to move when you’re stuck in a job, a relationship, or a life that feels too tangled to fix.

  • Why protecting your first five minutes in the morning might be your game-changer.

  • How to say no without guilt (and without needing a PowerPoint presentation to explain it).

  • What it looks like to actually create space for God to work in your busy life.

  • How to rest—even with a packed schedule—and handle the pushback from family who liked the “old you” better.


And if you’re worried about the financial fears that come with change? We go there too—with truth, scripture, and some personal experience.

This episode is packed with practical tools and gentle reminders that you’re not behind, you’re not failing, and you don’t have to have it all figured out.

You’re just starting. And that’s enough.


God’s not asking for perfect. He’s just asking for present.

You’ve got this. And more importantly—He’s got you.

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Baby Steps to Big Changes: Your Practical Guide to Getting Started

Let’s just get real—sometimes life feels like too much. Between the chaos, the expectations, and the weight of wanting to change but not knowing how, it’s easy to get stuck. I’ve been there. And if you’ve been listening to the Me Again, God podcast, you know this journey is about learning to live in God’s design—peaceful, purposeful, and full of grace. But maybe you’ve reached the point where you’re thinking, “Okay, I want that... but how do I actually start?”

That’s what this blog is all about. This isn’t a pep talk with vague inspiration. This is your practical guide—the baby steps to big changes.


When You’re Overwhelmed By the Idea of Change

First things first: breathe. You don’t have to overhaul your whole life today. Trying to do it all at once leads to burnout and quitting before you start. I’ve tried. It doesn’t work.

Instead, shrink the change. Ask, “What’s one thing I can do today that moves me closer to peace?” Maybe that’s drinking water before coffee, putting your phone down for 10 minutes, or simply sitting with your Bible and saying, “God, I’m here.”

That small, honest choice? That’s where change begins. You don’t need a full roadmap—just the courage to take the next faithful step.


When You Feel Stuck

That feeling of being stuck—like you’re spinning your wheels while everything stays the same—is real. It’s exhausting. But you don’t have to fix your entire life right now. Just get honest.

Ask yourself where you feel the most drained. Maybe your job, a relationship, or financial stress. That area of discomfort? It might be God trying to get your attention.

Break it down. Be honest with God. And take one small action. Update the resume. Cancel the subscription. Start the conversation. God moves through motion—even slow motion. He can’t steer a parked car.


The Five-Minute Game Changer

Want a simple change that shifts everything? Protect your first five minutes each day. Before anyone needs you, before the news, before texts—just sit. Pray. Read a verse. Breathe.

Starting your day with God tells your soul, “We’re choosing peace today.” And that one quiet moment? It can reset your entire day.


Learning to Say No (Without Guilt)

If you’ve been a chronic yes-person, saying no will feel like a betrayal at first. But every time you say yes to something that drains you, you say no to something that matters: your rest, your family, your relationship with God.

Start small. Use phrases like, “I can’t commit to that right now,” or “No, thank you.” You don’t owe anyone a PowerPoint presentation for your boundaries. Say it kindly. Say it confidently. And watch how your peace grows.


Your Starter Boundary

I struggled at first. I wasn’t the bold boundary girl. So I gave myself a tool: “Let me get back to you.”

It gives you breathing room. And sometimes? The thing never happens anyway, and there’s no guilt, no explanation needed. That small phrase helps you become someone who responds instead of reacts—and people notice. You go from being reactive to being respected. And that? That’s when you start leading by example.


Handling the Guilt

The guilt is real. You’ll wonder if you were too harsh, too distant, too selfish. But guilt doesn’t always mean you did something wrong—it often means you’re doing something new.

Ask yourself: “Did I set this boundary to hurt someone or to protect myself?” If the answer is peace, rest, or spiritual obedience—keep going. Guilt fades. Peace remains.


Creating Space for God to Work

Creating space for God sounds poetic… but how do you actually do it?

You get out of the way. You stop trying to control every outcome. You quiet the noise. Put the phone down. Pause before reacting. Pray in the silence of your car. Trust God’s timeline, not yours.

It’s not passive—it’s intentional stillness. That’s when God moves.


Slowing Down in a Fast Life

My life? It's full. Corporate job, writing books, managing a business, recording this podcast... and being a mom, a girlfriend, a daughter, a friend.

Slowing down doesn’t mean quitting everything. It means showing up differently. Take a breath before reacting. Sit in silence. Turn off the podcast for five minutes. Cancel what doesn’t need your energy. You don’t have to slam on the brakes—just start easing off the gas.


Building Rest Into a Packed Schedule

If you want rest, you’ll have to fight for it.

Start with five minutes. Make a regular part of your routine unplugged. Take your lunch break tech-free. Block off 30 minutes a week as “me + Jesus” time. Rest doesn’t have to be extravagant—sometimes it’s simply walking away from your phone.


Handling Family Pushback

When you start setting boundaries, some people won’t like it. They’ll say, “You’ve changed,” and they won’t mean it kindly.

But here’s the truth: people get uncomfortable when you stop being who they needed you to be and start becoming who God created you to be.

You’re not responsible for other people’s emotions. If your boundary upsets them, that’s their issue—not yours. Be kind. Be firm. And keep going.


Financial Fears

Change can feel risky—especially when money’s involved. But if God is calling you to shift something, He won’t leave you stranded. Don’t leap into chaos, but take steps of faith.

Trust His provision. Ask Him before you act. He sees you. And He’ll take care of you.

"Look at the birds… your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?" —Matthew 6:26


Final Thoughts

You don’t have to do all of this at once. Pick one thing. Just one. And do it. Protect your first five minutes. Practice saying, “Let me get back to you.” Take five minutes in silence.

Transformation is a process, not a one-time event. And God? He’s not in a rush. He’s not disappointed. You’re not behind. You’re right where you need to be.

I'm praying for you. And I’ll see you next week.


Tags:

  • Baby Steps to Change

  • Setting Boundaries

  • God’s Peace

  • First Five Minutes

  • Rest in a Busy Life

  • Spiritual Growth

  • Saying No Without Guilt

  • Family Pushback

  • Trusting God With Finances

  • Creating Space for God

  • Practical Faith

  • Overcoming Overwhelm

  • Faith-Based Encouragement

 
 
 

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Not polished. Sometimes it’s messy. But it’s honest. And you’re not alone anymore.

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