In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Christian Life Coach Melissa Batt shares actionable strategies to help you manage digital distractions and find focus in an overwhelmed world. Drawing from her personal journey with ADHD, Melissa offers insights on setting boundaries, turning off notifications, and creating intentional habits to live a purpose-driven life. Perfect for busy women looking to reclaim their time, reduce stress, and prioritize what matters most.

Join Melissa for real talk on navigating distractions, regaining clarity, and inviting God into the process of overcoming overwhelm.

Key Takeaways:

[00:02] - Welcome & Introduction Melissa opens the new season with a reflection on the importance of revisiting valuable lessons and addressing how digital distractions impact our ability to focus. She encourages listeners to embrace the timeless truths in each episode, showing how consistent reminders can spark personal growth.

[02:38] - The Struggle with ADHD and Focus Melissa shares her personal experience with ADHD and how it heightens the challenge of staying focused in today’s fast-paced world. She notes that even for those without ADHD, digital distractions can create stress and diminish productivity.

[04:07] - Tips for Limiting Digital Distractions From silencing notifications to setting boundaries with apps like social media and email, Melissa offers practical steps to regain control of your attention. She emphasizes how these small actions can significantly reduce overwhelm and create space for a purpose-driven life.

[07:47] - Boundaries as a Tool for Focus Melissa explains that setting boundaries is essential for maintaining focus and protecting time for important priorities. By being intentional about digital use, listeners can experience the freedom that comes from clear, consistent boundaries.

[09:15] - Breaking the Cycle of Constant Checking Melissa discusses how habitual phone-checking often reflects underlying stress or anxiety and provides strategies for breaking this cycle. She highlights how overcoming these habits can boost mental clarity and help you stay present in the moment.

[12:04] - Prioritizing Real-Life Connections Over Social Media Melissa encourages listeners to share important news directly with loved ones instead of relying solely on social media. She reminds us that prioritizing real-life connections can lead to deeper relationships and less dependency on screens.

[18:37] - Limiting News Intake to Reduce Anxiety Recognizing the anxiety that constant news updates can cause, Melissa advises limiting news consumption to protect your peace. She shares a faith-based perspective on trusting God amidst the world’s uncertainties, showing how setting boundaries around media intake can bring calm.

[24:36] - Using “Do Not Disturb” for Focused Time Melissa describes how the "Do Not Disturb" feature has helped her minimize distractions and remain focused on tasks. This simple tool is powerful in creating dedicated time for intentional living and staying present with loved ones.

[28:03] - Communicating Boundaries with Family & Friends Clear communication about boundaries can reduce interruptions and help others respect your focus time, especially when working from home. Melissa emphasizes that intentional conversations can improve relationships and support a balanced, less distracted life.

Call to Action: 🌟 Ready to reduce distractions and take a step toward intentional living? Start by turning off one notification today, or set your phone to "Do Not Disturb." If you need more guidance, reach out for a free life assessment and explore the benefits of working with a Christian Life Coach on your journey toward focus and fulfillment.

Connect with Melissa:

• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching here: [Breakthrough Coaching Link Here]
• Website: melissabatt.com
• Instagram: @melissabattofficial
• Get Life Assessment: [30-minute call link here]

In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa dives into the common struggle of feeling stuck and the different ways it can show up in our lives—from imposter syndrome and anxiety to people-pleasing and burnout. Drawing from her own experiences and her work as a Christian life coach, Melissa explores how to recognize when you’re stuck, the importance of paying attention to those feelings, and why it’s crucial to seek help if you feel overwhelmed.

She introduces a new free "Get Unstuck" quiz available on her website designed to help listeners identify areas where they might feel trapped and provides practical tools to address these challenges. With topics like spiritual stagnation, waiting, and survival mode, this episode kicks off a series aimed at empowering you to take that first step toward a life of purpose.

Key Takeaways:

[00:02] - Welcome & Introduction Melissa shares her passion as a Christian Life Coach for women who want to go beyond survival mode and start thriving. She shares how feeling stuck can affect your life and sets the stage for her new series on overcoming “stuckness.”

[02:26] - Discovering Why You’re Stuck: Free Quiz Melissa introduces her free Unstuck Quiz on her website, melissabatt.com, designed to reveal key areas of struggle and provide tools to help listeners overcome low confidence, identity issues, and anxiety.

[03:42] - Preview of the ‘Stuck’ Series Topics Melissa highlights the upcoming series topics, such as feeling stuck in waiting, people-pleasing, fear, burnout, and overwhelm, offering listeners guidance on breaking these cycles and regaining control over their lives.

[06:52] - Recognizing Your Body’s Signs and Signals Melissa discusses the importance of listening to anxiety and burnout as signals from your body and mind, encouraging listeners to view these feelings as invitations to slow down and seek balance.

[09:15] - Viewing Anxiety as an Opportunity to Trust God Melissa talks about how anxiety can lead to deeper faith while acknowledging the need for mental health support, including professional guidance when necessary. She shares personal experiences to make this relatable.

[14:31] - Releasing Shame and Seeking Help Melissa explains how breaking the shame surrounding feeling stuck can empower listeners to seek help, whether through a life coach, therapist, or supportive friend.

[18:37] - Staying Focused Amid Distractions Melissa addresses how distractions can keep us in survival mode, sharing practical advice on how to stay focused on priorities, embrace growth, and stay on the path God intends

[21:56] - Simple Prayers for When You Feel Lost Melissa encourages listeners to lean into their faith and offers a simple prayer for those seeking peace and clarity during challenging times.

[24:05] - Exploring Depression and Its Connection to Being Stuck Melissa shares her journey through depression and explains how feeling stuck can sometimes point to a deeper need for mental health support.

[27:42] - How to Move Forward Melissa emphasizes the importance of small, intentional steps to get unstuck. She explains how Christian life coaching can help women regain confidence, set clear goals, and create lasting change.

🌟 Take the Free Quiz! Discover what might be holding you back and get the tools you need to move forward. [Quiz link here]

Connect with Melissa:

• Website: melissabatt.com
• Instagram: @melissabattofficial
• Get a Free Assessment: 30-minute call

Are you constantly battling anxiety, fatigue, or struggling to focus and wondering, "What is wrong with me?" In this episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and discovering the impact of the MTHFR gene mutation. After years of feeling drained and frustrated by her lack of focus, Melissa opens up about how these two often overlooked conditions have shaped her life.

Melissa discusses how ADHD was missed in her childhood, how the symptoms showed up as anxiety, and what finally led to her diagnosis in adulthood. She also explains the role the MTHFR gene mutation plays in mental health, contributing to issues like depression, chronic fatigue, and brain fog. Whether you’re managing ADHD, experiencing similar struggles, or just looking for answers, this episode will offer hope, practical advice, and encouragement.

Disclaimer: Melissa is not a doctor. Please consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your medication or health routine.

• [00:02] - Welcome & Introduction Melissa introduces the episode and discusses how ADHD and the MTHFR gene mutation have impacted her mental health journey, particularly about anxiety and fatigue.

• [02:00] - Misdiagnosed and Undiagnosed ADHD in Women Melissa shares how her ADHD (actually ADD-attention deficit disorder) went undiagnosed for years, despite struggling with focus and concentration, because it didn’t present in the typical hyperactive way.

• [05:56] - Anxiety and ADHD Overlap Melissa discusses how anxiety and ADHD (ADD) are often closely related, with anxiety sometimes masking ADHD symptoms in women, leading to late diagnoses.

• [10:12] - MTHFR Gene Mutation Explained Melissa explains how the MTHFR gene mutation affects mental health, particularly through its impact on folate processing, and how addressing this mutation helped her manage anxiety and ADHD symptoms.

• [18:11] - Diet, Supplements, and Medication Melissa emphasizes the importance of dietary changes, supplements, and medication for managing ADHD/ADD, MTHFR issues and anxiety, including her experience with eliminating sugar and processed foods to improve focus and mental clarity.

• [23:44] - No More Chronic Fatigue & Less Brain Fog Melissa reflects on how the right ADHD medication significantly improved her focus and energy levels, and the difference it made in her daily life.

• [27:55] - Final Thoughts & Call to Action Melissa encourages listeners to seek help if they’re struggling with anxiety or ADHD-like symptoms and emphasizes the importance of getting tested for conditions like the MTHFR gene mutation.

🌟 Could this be holding you back? Find out now by taking this free quiz! 🌟 [Quiz link]

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Helpful resources:

https://www.additudemag.com/b-vitamin-levels-may-be-lower-in-people-with-adhd/#:~:text=The%20ADHD%20group%20was%20found,energy%20regulation%20and%20neurotransmitter%20synthesis.

https://www.additudemag.com/mthfr-adhd-genetics-puzzle/

https://parentingadhdandautism.com/2016/01/stuff-dont-tell-adhd-mthfr/

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Connect with Melissa:

• Website: melissabatt.com
• Instagram: @melissabattofficial
• Book a Free Consult: 30-minute call

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