086 | Reduce Decision Fatigue In Your Relationship (and Small Business) Using Your Core Values

Twenty minutes. Five core values. And suddenly the 35,000 decisions you're making every day become automatic🫰 Maybe it sounds too good to be true, but it happened in my own life after doing a values exercise with my counselor in 2020. Before that, I was in constant overwhelm, second-guessing decisions for days, feeling guilty every time I set a boundary, and carrying around this constant low-grade anxiety about whether I was doing the right thing. Now? Most decisions take seconds because I have an internal reference point that cuts through all the noise. MY VALUES! They filter out what doesn't belong before conditioning to please everyone even gets a vote. #winning This episode breaks down how values reduce cortisol, why they matter specifically for women entrepreneurs carrying 71% of the household mental load, and how understanding your partner's values can completely shift your relationship dynamic. What we're covering: What values actually are (and why they're different from goals) The science showing how values buffer your nervous system against stress How Christian and I did this exercise together and what it revealed The exact three-step practice you can do this week   📣 Become a Woman Behind It All Insider Get first access to new offerings, behind-the-scenes updates, and the content that doesn't make it to the podcast. Love this episode?! Screenshot it, share it to your stories, and tag me @iamkaijadawn so we can connect and more female entrepreneurs can hear this message they might need today. Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. ✨ Resources Mentioned: Download the Values Exercise Worksheet Tune Into Related Episodes 062 | How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself: Using Your Values and Human Design Authority to Make Aligned Decisions 070 | How to Set Boundaries in Your Relationship Without Feeling Like An A-Hole 078 | How To Set Boundaries In Business Without Feeling Like An A-Hole Be brave, not perfect, my babe! You got this. Xx, Kaija . . . Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal stories, experiences, and reflections on relationships, consciousness work, and personal growth. The content is not intended as a substitute for professional mental health support, medical advice, or therapeutic treatment. If you're experiencing crisis, abuse, or severe mental health symptoms, please reach out to a qualified professional. Your journey is your own - trust yourself to know what support you need and when you need it.