Oh gosh, guys… It’s a Weekend Reset and I’m super, super excited.
It’s Friday night, and I’m already thinking about what I want my Saturday and Sunday to look like. This week has been Women’s Conference Week at my church, and I had the privilege of speaking on Wednesday about mentorship and being a role model to the younger generation.
Even though I only had about four minutes on stage, the questions I got were powerful, and the answers I shared have been sitting on my heart ever since.
1. Don’t Spread People’s Secrets đŸ¤«
When someone confides in you, they’re not just sharing information; they’re handing you their heart. And that heart is not yours to pass around.
Sometimes, in the name of “helping” or “seeking advice,” we overshare people’s stories, forgetting that support doesn’t require exposing someone’s identity.
You can seek wisdom.
You can look for solutions.
But you never have to violate someone’s trust to do it.
If God allowed that person to trust you, it’s because He expects you to protect that trust, not scatter it.
So as you step into this weekend, ask yourself:
“Am I a safe space or just a loud space?”
2. Let People See Your Struggles, Your Story Will Help Someone đŸ’›
One of the questions I was asked at the conference was whether a role model should let people see their struggles.
My answer was instant YES.
Your struggles are not something to hide; they are something God uses.
The cracks in your story are where His light shines the brightest.
If people only see your strength, they’ll admire you from afar.
But if they see your scars, they’ll understand what God can do for them, too.
This is why I love Sarah Jakes Roberts so deeply.
She doesn’t pretend. She doesn’t curate perfection. She shares her journey, the messy beginnings, the unexpected turns, the moments of brokenness, and God uses every part of it to bless people.
Her transparency is her ministry. Her vulnerability is what sets people free.
And the truth is, some of the most powerful men and women God uses all have stories that didn’t start in perfection. So why should we pretend ours did?
Someone needs your testimony. Someone is waiting for the moment you say, “I’ve been there too.”
3. My Weekend Plans (or maybe… no plans đŸ˜„)
A Saturday and Sunday session is coming up at the conference, but I’m also tempted to travel this weekend. I’m not with the boys, yayyyy, and I am extremely excited (I absolutely adore them!!!!).
Even if I do travel, I want this weekend to be reflective. Especially around my career.
Everything else in my life is starting to feel balanced.
But career-wise? I need clarity.
Do I want to pursue simulation?
Or fully commit to electronics?
They both keep pulling me in different directions. This weekend is for sitting with that, asking questions, speaking to people in the industry, and understanding how to position myself for the next season of greatness.
Don’t guess your way through growth
4. And then… Community ❤️
One thing that completely made my week:
My friend messaged me saying she’s coming for a sleepover next week with her two girls.
Me + her + four kids = laughter, chaos, toys everywhere.
But honestly? I’m looking forward to it so much.
She even offered to help with school runs on Monday if I need to go into work.
That is community.
People who step in.
People who fill in the gaps.
People who remind you that you are not alone.
I can never stretch how important it is to surround yourself with people who genuinely show up for you, and to also show up for them.
Your Weekend Reset Checklist
Before you step into your weekend, reflect on these four things:
1. Don’t spread people’s secrets.
Be a safe space, not a loud one.
2. Share your testimony.
Your story could be the key God uses to unlock someone else’s breakthrough.
3. Think about your career.
Where are you going?
What do you need to learn?
Who can you ask for wisdom?
4. Value community deeply.
Let people love you. Let people help you. And show up for them too.
With Love,
Ayo ♡
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