As the year winds down, are you feeling like it’s all been a blur? Maybe you’re wondering if anything meaningful even happened. In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, I’m re-sharing a simple, yet powerful reflection practice that I’ve been doing for the past few years—and it’s made all the difference in how I see my progress, even during the hardest seasons.

I’ll walk you through three journal prompts that help you:

• Recognize the good moments (even if you feel like the year was tough)
• Identify the hard parts and what they taught you
• Gain clarity on what you want more of in the year ahead

This isn’t about setting overwhelming goals—it’s about celebrating growth, acknowledging the lessons, and allowing God to show you how He’s been working. I use this practice every year, and it’s one of the most encouraging ways to reset and step forward with intention.

And hey—if you’re craving more structure and support, I’d love for you to join Operation Reset, a free 5-day workshop designed to help you realign your priorities, reclaim your time, and step into the next season with confidence.

Key Takeaways:

• [00:04] – Welcome back! Why this episode is a little different (and why it’s for you)
• [02:03] – How I discovered this reflection practice (and why I keep coming back to it)
• [03:11] – Journal prompt 1: Finding five positive experiences from the past year
• [07:27] – The surprising impact of doing new things (even the small ones)
• [15:04] – Journal prompt 2: Processing three challenging experiences with grace
• [21:39] – How God reveals lessons through hard seasons
• [31:51] – Journal prompt 3: What do you want more of next year?
• [34:13] – Choosing your word of the year and why it matters

🎯 Ready to get realigned for the new year? 👉 Join Operation Reset – a free 5-day workshop designed to help you clear distractions and focus on what matters most. Sign up here

Do you feel overwhelmed by distractions, stuck in survival mode, or unsure how to hear God’s voice? In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt shares a timely word about stepping out of the noise, aligning with Kingdom priorities, and boldly using your voice for God’s mission.

Drawing from her 21-day sugar fast, Melissa reflects on how fasting, prayer, and intentional time with God can transform your faith and your focus. She shares insights on breaking free from distractions, identifying insecurities, and building “four walls of protection” around your life in health, finances, relationships, and faith.

Whether you’re struggling to hear God, overcome insecurities, or simply want to get your priorities back on track, this episode offers practical tips and encouragement to help you live with purpose.

1. [01:10] - Fasting as a Path to Clarity How fasting can deepen your relationship with God and help you hear His voice more clearly.

2. [06:28] - Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Melissa opens up about her experience with the prophetic gift and how God uses everyday people for His Kingdom work.

3. [10:40] - The Dangers of Survival Mode How distractions like overworking and overconsuming keep you stuck and block out God’s voice.

4. [14:08] - Recognizing God’s Voice Why reading scripture and spending time with God is critical to discern His guidance in a noisy world.

5. [20:34] - The Power of Testimony How sharing your story, even in small ways, can lead others to Christ and fulfill God’s mission for your life.

6. [27:30] - Building Four Walls of Protection A practical framework to secure your health, finances, relationships, and faith, guarding against distractions and attacks.

• Free Guide for Overwhelmed Women: Take Your Time Back
• Want a Free Life Assessment with Melissa: Schedule Your Call
• Connect with Melissa: Instagram @melissabattofficial
• Jeremiah 1:5-19 Scripture Reference

✨ Feeling overwhelmed by distractions and unsure how to hear God’s voice? Download my free guide, Take Your Time Back, to start clearing the noise and focusing on what truly matters.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in a cycle of endless to-dos? In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian life coach Melissa Batt shares the life-changing power of brain dumping—a simple yet effective tool to declutter your mind, reduce stress, and regain focus.

If you’re juggling a never-ending to-do list, struggling with ADHD, or feeling mentally drained, this episode will teach you how to:

• Clear your mind through brain dumping to regain mental clarity.
• Create a plan to stop flying by the seat of your pants.
• Take small, intentional steps to move forward in life with confidence and faith.

As a Christian life coach, Melissa specializes in helping women eliminate distractions, focus on priorities, and live intentionally with Jesus at the center. This episode is perfect for women ready to reclaim their time, reduce overwhelm, and live the purposeful life God created them for.

1. [02:06] - Why Focus Feels So Hard Melissa shares her journey with ADHD and lack of focus and how she found strategies to overcome them.

2. [06:07] - What Is Brain Dumping? Understand how writing everything down can help clear mental clutter and free up your mind for what truly matters.

3. [08:17] - How Brain Dumping Reduces Overwhelm Discover why this practice is a game-changer for productivity, especially for busy women and moms.

4. [14:08] - Tools for Success Get actionable tips, from using Post-it notes to simplified planners, to stay organized and focused.

5. [26:02] - Small Steps, Big Results Learn why starting small and taking intentional steps can help you move from overwhelmed to purposeful living.

• Free Guide for Overwhelmed Women: Take Your Time Back
• Book a Free Call with Melissa: Schedule Your Call
• Follow Melissa on Instagram: @melissabattofficial

✨ Feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start? Download my free guide to reclaim your time and focus on what matters most: Take Your Time Back.

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