Survival Mode Is Not Your Story: How to Reset and Dream with God Again [Summer Throwback]

God-Sized Dreams | Mental Health, Procrastination, Insecurities, Fear, Purpose

In this special Summer Throwback episode of Priorities on Purpose, you’ll hear a portion of Day One from my Operation Reset Workshop—a free 5-day training designed to help you reclaim your time, realign your priorities, and start living with intention, peace, and purpose.

We’re diving deep into the reality of survival mode—how it sneaks up on us, why it keeps us stuck, and the powerful steps you can take to shift into living fully in the purpose God created you for.

I’ll walk you through reflective questions Jesus Himself asked in Scripture (“What do you want?”) and show you how identifying your dreams, values, and priorities is the foundation for building the life you long for. This is your invitation to get honest about what matters most, stop living on the hamster wheel, and begin dreaming again.

🎯 If you’re ready to stop just existing and start living a life that reflects your deepest values, today’s episode will give you the reset you’ve been craving.

Key Takeaways:

• [00:02] - Welcome & Summer Throwback Introduction
  Why I’m sharing Day One of the Operation Reset Workshop and how you can access the full 5-day experience.

• [02:05] - Why Knowing Your Priorities Matters
  How identifying what truly matters impacts your time, boundaries, and daily decisions.

• [05:10] - The “Shipwreck” Analogy
  How life’s disruptions push us into survival mode and create unhealthy coping mechanisms that become long-term habits.

• [12:45] - Jesus’ Question: “What Do You Want?”
  Why God cares about your dreams and how to bring them honestly before Him—even if you’re unsure what they are.

• [18:20] - The 10-Year Perspective Exercise
  How imagining your life and relationships a decade from now can guide the choices you make today.

• [25:00] - The “Why” Exercise
  How asking yourself “why” (at least seven times) reveals the deep, emotional drivers that will keep you focused when distractions come.

• [31:00] - Final Encouragement & Looking Ahead to Day Two
  Why being intentional shortens the time you stay in survival mode and what to expect next in the workshop.

🌟 Ready for Your Own Reset? 🌟
Get the full Operation Reset Workshop (all five days + printable workbook) for free here: www.melissabatt.com/operation-reset

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