Reader,

I have so much desire for so many things. Maybe you do too.

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I want to show up for my family. I want to grow my business. I want to be a good friend, a present mom, a supportive wife. I want to grab coffee with people I love, respond to every text, and be fully available for the people who need me.

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And yet… I have 200 unread texts, a to-do list that never ends, and I’m constantly running from one thing to the next. My desire is unlimited. But my capacity is not.

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For so long, I ignored that. As a woman with big goals, I packed every moment of my day, convincing myself that I could do it all if I just managed my time better.

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But time wasn’t the problem. Capacity was.

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And that’s what we’re unpacking in this week’s podcast episode.

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Echo Hill Vetter is back on the show, and we’re talking about Capacity vs. Desire—how to recognize when you’re overextending, why we say yes without checking in with ourselves, and what happens when we spread ourselves too thin.

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Here’s the truth:
⚡️ We often say yes before we even ask, Do I really have capacity for this?​
⚡️ We feel joy in the initial yes, but later find ourselves buried in shame and dread.
⚡️ We think saying no is selfish, but it’s actually the only way to say yes to what we truly want.

🎧 Click here to listen to this week’s podcast on YouTube!​

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💡 Here’s something to reflect on:

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What if, before saying yes, you paused and asked:

👉 What do I actually need?​
👉 What do I truly want to prioritize?​
👉 Am I saying yes out of obligation, or out of alignment?

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We don’t have to prove our worth by saying yes to everything. We protect our energy by choosing wisely.

This episode is for anyone feeling stretched thin—for those of us learning that saying no isn’t failure, it’s freedom.

So before you take on one more thing, let’s talk about how to make space for what actually matters.

Connect with Echo: Echo is a trauma-informed coach & co-creator of the Connection Codes. She offers one-on-one coaching and also shares her experiences and all she is learning about being human through her newsletter. ​ Click Here

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We Want to Hear From You! 🔥

If there was one area you wish you had more capacity for OR an area you are ready to stop saying yes to-- send it our way! Reply to this email. Sometimes just saying it to someone else can get the ball rolling.

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We are here with you cheering you on.

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Let's do this.

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Disclaimer: This podcast and newsletter are co-created with a marriage and family therapist, but we are not your therapist. The information shared here is for educational and informational purposes only. If you’re experiencing overwhelming emotions or need personalized support, we encourage you to seek help from a licensed therapist or counselor or a coach. Remember, your emotions matter, and asking for help is a superpower.

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