Feeling drained by social media? Struggling to balance your business without burning out? In this episode of The Creative Bodega, I’m sharing eight game-changing boundaries that have helped me protect my energy, stay present in my life, and build a sustainable business—without feeling like I must be "on" 24/7.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by Instagram engagement, client expectations, or the pressure to produce content constantly, this episode is for you. Learn how to set boundaries around social media, redefine success on your own terms, and create more balance in your daily life.

Check out the full show notes for this episode here.

Things I Cover Inside the Episode:

✨ Redefining success on your own terms—so you no longer feel pressure to chase external validation.
✨ How to treat Instagram like work (not entertainment) and stop endless scrolling.
✨ Why muting competitors can actually boost your creativity and confidence.
✨ The game-changing habit of keeping your phone out of your bedroom (and what I use instead!).
✨ Setting response time expectations with clients—so you’re not available 24/7.
✨ Using Instagram time limits to break the scrolling cycle and be more intentional.
✨ How my kids help hold me accountable when I’m on my phone too much!

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction & My Burnout Story
02:15 Why I Redefined Success on My Own Terms
05:42 How I Stopped Treating Instagram Like Entertainment
08:21 Muting Competitors & Protecting My Confidence
11:37 Why I Keep My Phone Out of the Bedroom
14:50 Our No-Tech Rule Before & After School
17:12 Setting Instagram Time Limits for a Healthier Relationship
19:33 How I Set Client Expectations to Avoid Feeling “On” 24/7
22:45 Teaching My Kids to Keep Me Accountable
25:17 Final Thoughts & Challenge for You

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

🔗 Hatch Alarm Clock (pricey, but SO worth it for a better phone-free bedtime routine!)
🔗 Instagram Time Limits Settings

👉 DM me on Instagram (@the.creative.bodega) and let me know which boundary you're going to implement this week! Let’s protect our energy and build a business that supports our life—not consumes it. 💛

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