EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 12 MIN
Back-to-School Boundaries: How to Guard What Matters Most
from A Cup of Hope: Life, Money, and Finding Beauty in the Broken · host Sherry DuShaw
The back-to-school season can feel like a fresh start… or a fast track to burnout. Before you fill your calendar, let’s talk about the choices that shape your home and your life.In this episode, I’m sharing how to choose and guard what matters most—not just for your kids, but for you. We’ll talk about why values come before the calendar, how to set boundaries that reflect your priorities, and the surprising way saying “no” to good things can open the door to the best things.Whether your kids are in school, you’re an empty nester, or you just feel the seasonal shift this time of year, you’ll find practical encouragement and Biblical truth (Joshua 24:15, Proverbs 4:23) to help you step into this season with clarity, peace, and purpose.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why values, not busyness, should guide your scheduleThe hidden cost of “good” activities that crowd out the best onesHow to guard your time, energy, and home atmosphere this fall📌 Mentioned in this episode:Download your free Christmas with Cash Bingo Card and start planning for a debt-free holiday season → sherrydushawcoaching.com/Christmas-Bingo-card#BackToSchoolPlanning #FamilyBoundaries #ChristianLifeCoach #TimeManagementTips
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The back-to-school season can feel like a fresh start… or a fast track to burnout. Before you fill your calendar, let’s talk about the choices that shape your home and your life.In this episode, I’m sharing how to choose and guard what matters most—not just for your kids, but for you. We’ll talk about why values come before the calendar, how to set boundaries that reflect your priorities, and the surprising way saying “no” to good things can open the door to the best things.Whether your kids are in school, you’re an empty nester, or you just feel the seasonal shift this time of year, you’ll find practical encouragement and Biblical truth (Joshua 24:15, Proverbs 4:23) to help you step into this season with clarity, peace, and purpose.🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why values, not busyness, should guide your scheduleThe hidden cost of “good” activities that crowd out the best onesHow to guard your time, energy, and home atmosphere this fall📌 Mentioned in this episode:Download your free Christmas with Cash Bingo Card and start planning for a debt-free holiday season → sherrydushawcoaching.com/Christmas-Bingo-card#BackToSchoolPlanning #FamilyBoundaries #ChristianLifeCoach #TimeManagementTips
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