E44: More Won’t Fix What You Refuse to Face

Most people believe their stress will disappear with more money, more time, or more resources. But what if the real problem isn’t scarcity—it’s avoidance?In this episode of Coffee with Coachez, hosts Dawnette Palmore and Lauren Cole unpack the hidden cost of avoiding hard conversations around money, time, habits, and responsibility. They challenge the belief that “more” is the solution and explain why clarity, discipline, and honest self-reflection are what actually create lasting change.If you’ve ever said “When I make more money, things will calm down” or “If I just had more time, I’d get on track”—this conversation is for you.In This Episode, We Discuss:• Why more money doesn’t fix poor financial habits• How avoidance increases stress, anxiety, and overwhelm• Lifestyle creep and why higher income often leads to bigger problems• The role discipline and stewardship play in financial clarity• How unmanaged money and time strain relationships• Why clarity is always cheaper than avoidance• How faith, silence, and self-awareness interrupt unhealthy cyclesReflection Questions:• What am I hoping more money or time will fix for me?• What habits or behaviors am I avoiding looking at honestly?• If more showed up tomorrow, would I steward it well?Recommended Episodes:• Episode 41 – Why January Is the Worst Time to Make Big Decisions• Episode 42 – Capacity, Not Ambition, Is the Real Bottleneck• Episode 43 – Discipline That Actually Creates Change