Have you ever wondered why certain routines, rhythms, or ways of doing life seem to work beautifully for someone else… but leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or frustrated?

In this episode, Cortney explores the difference between personal growth and constantly fighting yourself.

Through stories, reflections, and practical examples, she shares how understanding your God-given wiring can help you approach life with greater awareness, peace, and intentionality — instead of constantly feeling like you’re failing to keep up with someone else’s expectations.

This conversation includes:

• personality preferences and decision-making
• why different rhythms work for different people
• overstimulation and seasonal capacity
• the difference between inspiration and imitation
• and how self-awareness can become a compass instead of a criticism

Because sometimes the issue isn’t that you’re lazy. It's that the rhythm simply doesn’t fit.

• Why comparison often creates unnecessary frustration
• The difference between being inspired by someone and trying to live exactly like they do
• How understanding your wiring impacts relationships, leadership, and everyday decisions
• Cortney’s “A/B day” summer rhythm example
• Why awareness helps reduce unnecessary self-conflict
• How God intentionally equips people differently for different good works
• The importance of building rhythms that fit your actual season of life

• What rhythms genuinely fit me in this season?
• Where am I trying to force myself into someone else’s way of doing life?
• What consistently creates friction or overwhelm for me right now?
• What helps me feel more grounded, peaceful, and present?
• Where might greater self-awareness create more compassion instead of criticism?

A quick summer update: I'm intentionally keeping my calendar lighter this summer so I can serve well and stay present with my family. Because of that, I'll only be opening 4 God-Given Gifts Chat spots across June and July. If a conversation has been on your heart, I'd love to connect.

📲God-Given Gifts Chat

https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/giftchat

You can also learn more about the Discover Your God-Given Gifts coaching experience here: https://coffeechatsandyogamats.com/coaching

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Wondering what your God-given gifts actually are and how to honor them in the middle of real life (not just the highlight reel)? Let’s talk. 💬

The best place to start is a free God-Given Gifts Chat — an audio + text convo inside Voxer (no Zoom required, promise). We’ll:

• Check in on your current season

• Name 1 gift

• Brainstorm 1 simple next step you can take

No pressure. No pretending. Just a grace-filled space to help you get unstuck and move forward with a little more clarity and confidence.

✨Book your God-Given Gifts Chat — or just reply to any email from me with "I'm curious" and I’ll send you the details.

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