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Episode 048: Guard Your Heart - What Proverbs 4:23 Really Means Beyond Romance

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"Above all else, guard your heart"—but what does that really mean beyond dating advice?In this episode, we are unpacking Proverbs 4:23 and discovering what it means to guard your heart from doomscrolling, comparison spirals, draining relationships, negative self-talk, and worry loops.You'll learn:Why upward social comparison (aka "keeping up with the Joneses") now includes bodies, marriages, and even prayer livesHow information overload strains your brain's processing capacity and steals mental space for spiritual attentivenessThe three types of access you need to manage: input, people, and inner thoughtsA simple Heart Guard Audit you can start this weekSCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT: " Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:23Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.

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"Above all else, guard your heart"—but what does that really mean beyond dating advice? In this episode, we are unpacking Proverbs 4:23 and discovering what it means to guard your heart from doomscrolling, comparison spirals, draining relationships, negative self-talk, and worry loops. You'll learn: Why upward social comparison (aka "keeping up with the Joneses") now includes bodies, marriages, and even prayer livesHow information overload strains your brain's processing capacity and steals m...

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