How to Set Boundaries, Maintain Focus, and End Distractions | Chalene Johnson on Women of Impact

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Chalene Johnson has made her name as a fitness coach, an entrepreneur and a business coach. But her path to success wasn’t easy, and she has dealt with severe health issues, an addiction to work, and the constant pressures of imposter syndrome. On this episode of Women of Impact with Lisa Bilyeu, Chalene Johnson describes the challenges of building a supportive team, giving up control, and taking responsibility. She also gives clear, specific, and immediately implementable advice on how to set boundaries, focus on one thing, and eliminate distractions.
SHOW NOTES:
Chalene discusses feeling unqualified or unworthy [1:58]
Chalene talks about being addicted to work [3:30]
Chalene describes the process of taking responsibility and setting boundaries [7:05]
Chalene explains how she and her husband set clear, specific priorities [9:05]
Chalene talks about the difficulty in giving up control [12:58]
Chalene shares her health challenges and how at first she thought nothing was wrong [15:39]
What would Chalene tell her past self to fix her relationship with health and work? [20:54]
Chalene describes imposter syndrome and how to deal with it [23:46]
Chalene talks about how her support system helps her take risks [25:35]
Failures make for the best stories, and everything you want is on the other side of fear [26:58]
Chalene discusses how to focus on one thing [29:03]
Chalene explains how she creates habits by focusing on the rewards [32:26]
Chalene describes exactly how she breaks her addiction to distractions [36:08]
When you say no, don’t give reasons why [37:06]
Chalene explains why you need to believe that your goals are possible [38:47]
Chalene advocates focusing on your direction, not your obstacles [42:25]
Chalene shares her superpower [43:12]
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WEBSITE: www.chalenejohnson.com
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[@belleshear5483]

I LOVE this interviewer and her channel, because she is SO passionate about learning, she asks all the right questions!! She is AMAZING!

[@annaprana8004]

Chalene is amazing! Such a boss lady! 😆

[@ashensilverlake1889]

“Health isn’t something easily photographed on Instagram” Wow Thank you❣️This means so much to me. I feel like this goes for beauty and other things. Those are beautiful words.

[@daliakm178]

"I've never heard anyone say they have impostor syndrome being someone they don't want to be," Brilliant!

[@xiaonanz9411]

I so appreciated Chalene's honesty and transparency about her used to work out 4 hours a day, which really makes me re-consider my own seemingly "healthy" life style that may actually damage my health...

[@monajones6748]

The interviewer is such a great listener like her husband & they both ask intriguing questions! All I can say about Charlene’s interview is “Wow! Extraordinary Knowledge & Transparency!” I didn’t intend on watching the entire thing but the subject matter was just too good. I enjoyed learning about the difference between the imposter syndrome and inauthenticity, very enlightening. Thank you for the amazing interview. I’m a new subscriber!

[@magda3150]

yes she is good at it (the interviewer). so focused

[@StephaniRoberts]

I’ve been following Chalene for 4+ years and have seen her make all these changes. She looks younger and happier than ever! She’s inspiring and all about being in integrity. I love that she totally walks the walk. Great interview Lisa!! 🙌🏼💯

[@lisamsartor2534]

This is a beautiful woman!

[@free7417]

OMG, I am that girl wants credit, and want to be praised. I end up not building a team. Thank you for the clarity of this mindset! I really appreciate it!

[@galmine1043]

The last thing about empathy was a 🔥 insight

[@tarapetropoulos6153]

Thanks, mom of six, full time corporate, part time trainer, had the same burnout from the same control and do it all in a toxic place. Thanks for sharing 👍 ❤I have gone into sleep, food, and peace of mind, stress is a killer. I had to transfer perspective to get rid of stress, had to get out of toxic situations, had to take time for spiritual eating, meaning eating in a peaceful state instead of on the run, had to sleep at least 8 hrs

[@designajunkiee6903]

She’s a beautiful soul- I am so happy that she is finding alignment within herself 💯 Eternal Love, Light, & Good Vibrations 🙏

[@artwithmamafairybreadd]

Dont fear the unknown...imagine it And have a plan.....

[@nikilivingston3332]

She is by far one of the most authentic, REAL genuine. Good person.

[@mollyjael6739]

Omg! This woman is sooo me!currently a workaholic, obsessed with organisation/neatness, I can be easily distracted and struggling with delegation of tasks. This has been very informative. #SelfAwareness

[@mollyjael6739]

And I love writing things down. I always carry a notebook almost everywhere

[@LisaBilyeu]

Molly Jael glad this resonated!! Know you’re not alone!

[@danad401]

Chalene changed my life about 12 years ago! I absolutely love and appreciate her!

[@loopaal]

Lisa, you are so talented in interviewing individuals. Having them to bring out their core competencies, asking the right questions and maintaining the depth of the conversation.. and doing this in a very interactive way rather than a dry Q&A. Kudos to you!

[@jessicabaylis7220]

This was so helpful I have ADHD I had no idea the falling in love with everything and everyone had anything to do with it haha

[@irockipod]

Neither did i!

[@astridjaye6224]

I didn’t either and I have ocd issues too and a major overlap between the two cringe

[@AndrewTanielian]

Having both the courage and clarity to face the mistakes we all make in favor of production or achievement is incredible and makes her someone everyone should know!

[@THELASHAENICOLE]

Going to start writing priority statements ✨

[@thereallinnz9407]

Her "the power of belief" has already changed how I'm going to think from now on! 🥰☺️

[@ntebop9655]

So glad I found this channel. 🇿🇦From South Africa with love.

[@alchapopapo]

Loved this!!!! ♡ 3-4 years ago i was soooo unhealthy.. smoked, overweight, drank alot.. never exercised. I started a low-cal diet and lost 12kg then j went n became a fitness instructor so I could re-identify as someone who was fit. As I never had that identity. I now am fit,healthy, dont smoke or drink, and I teach two fitness classes a week,and exercise in some way from yin to hiit everyday. I have abs and great muscles.. Plus I still love burgers. I eat like a champ still. Pretty balanced n blessed. I believe in imposter syndrome and,anything you want to be... you can pretend til you get your identity to match up... I'm now doing the same thing to integrate other things into my life ♡

[@thereisnosanctuary6184]

Barf

[@alchapopapo]

@@thereisnosanctuary6184 like I give a fuck abt your thoughts on the matter....doooooosh

[@DebraWilderMeditation]

The movie thing woah. I agree we must have fun. Most wellness or new age work field friends will harass me for watching a movie like I'm supposed to meditate and work 24/7. I now watch movies and ignore them.

[@LisaBilyeu]

SoloTantraYoga 👏🏻🙌🏻💪🏻

[@Lisa-qt7pw]

Oh wow! What an empowering message! Especially the scatter-brainedness is what I can totally relate to - always starting new things, getting really obsessed and then never finishing them, because you jumped to the next one already. I really need to learn from her advice for focus.

[@LisaBilyeu]

Lisa pleasure! 🙏🏻💗

[@mkyoder4179]

Holy snap. This made me emotional. The vulnerability, professionalism is amazing . And very appreciated

[@adrielleroyale]

I also needed this!! The timing is impeccable! I literally watched the first half of this and then made the decision to change and talked with my boss to change my schedule today so that I can have 8 hours of sleep instead of 4-5 and have more time with my family. THANK YOU for sharing your story (and you too Lisa!!)

[@LisaBilyeu]

adrielleroyale that’s INCREDIBLE!! Thank you for sharing and GO GIRL! 💪🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👑

[@lisabilyeu8103]

adrielleroyale wow so cool!!!

[@rosesolorio81]

👏👏👏👏 Finally someone who owns there crap and actually is doing something to change it for the better !! Hat's off to you ♡ Cheers

[@rinathomas1794]

Chalene is so cool. Her talk is real and inspiring

[@carochan86]

A few months ago I went to a friend's to collect something . The problem I didn't want to over extend myself or drain the other person with my ADHD. I'm proud of myself and I was successful.

[@KwikVideoMaker]

WOW!!! I so needed to hear this. I so believe I may have ADD. As a graphic designer with lots of interests and complimentary skills I always have so many ideas and everything seems great. It is so amazing to hear how other process that and harness it and get stuff done with out the guilt and self destruction. Kudos. I have to listen to this again.

[@LisaBilyeu]

KwikVideoMaker 👏🏻👏🏻 glad the episode resonated 💕

[@WheezyCatLady]

I'm so pleased I found this channel. I've been kinder to myself starting from this morning after watching several videos over the last day. Taking things one small step at a time

[@wendyblevins3950]

"I know why I"m saying 'No.'" Wow, that's really powerful for me right now! Also: "If you don't have a team around you, you are the ceiling on your dreams." What an amazing woman!! Thank you, Chalene x Lisa

[@LisaBilyeu]

🔥❤️

[@jasmineroussell4441]

Ooo she is speaking all of my love languages. Wow! I resonate so much with this!

[@irishcountrygirl78]

Chalene was in London and l never knew 😭😭😭😭. *She's my idol.* I look up to her so much!!!! Have done for over a decade now. I followed her advice as it's always sound and good. She's fabulous. ❤️❤️❤️

[@LisaBilyeu]

-Tracey - aww so sweet! But she wasn’t in london. This was filmed in LA ❤️❤️

[@cruzleirysygnacio2326]

The time use watching your interviews are one of my greatest investment of time. You bring so many different awesome women. I really love it.

[@darlissa4786]

This interview is FIRE!

[@LisaBilyeu]

Darlissa 🔥🔥

[@twowingsatlanta4007]

This was a phenomenal interview! Very informative . . . an abundance of knowledge, wisdom and understanding. "I LOVE TO LEARN" I'm Enlightened and Encouraged!!💕 A Resounding Thank You!! I am a new subscriber. This is my third night watching 👀 each night I'm glued. This channel is right on time -- at this particular time in my Life. I just celebrated my "60thGRAND" Birthday in August. I am re-inventing Myself.

[@JiKimm]

Thank you for bringing her on this show. I looked up to her a lot as a young adult and this really gives me a different perspective.

[@JiKimm]

This made me admire her even more!

[@pinkvalentino]

Lisa!!!!!!!! THIS WAS AMAZING!!! Thank you for this so much!! This is exactly what I need!! I'm addicted to work in a bad way. My work destroys my life and me. I really felt like every single words she said was like describing me now. I didn't even think I can have ADD, although once someone asked me about it :) There were so many helpful tips & I'm going to re-watch it and take notes!!! Awesome!!

[@LisaBilyeu]

redMonkey awesome! Thanks so much lovely. Glad the episode resonated 💕💕

[@majatrajkovic9123]

Lisa, God bless you for impovering women around the globe! Hello from Croatia! I really needed your channel during these depressing times of pandemic, earthquake, and many other stressed situations that happened here. It is much easier to deal with it when I hear so much beautiful, brave and strong women.

[@tinakuczaj3958]

Prayers for you and your family 👪

[@majatrajkovic9123]

@@tinakuczaj3958 thank you very much! God bless you and your family!

[@nickki595]

Its wonderful how Lisa is so great at drilling down to the practical steps on how to learn/behave/grow in a specific thing

[@dhinsd12]

Wow! I love this lady wish she was my mom. I’m the person that feels the need to give reasons, but I will practice responding like she does.

[@leannesmith1207]

Totally relate to the feeling of wanting to do everything yourself and becoming aware that the reason is because you want credit. I'm a musician and I used to want to record all the different instrument parts to my songs however I found that it's important to ask other musicians to be part of recordings who are experts in the instruments I did not have as much knowledge and experience in playing

[@jenniferhoneycutt4314]

Thank you so much for this interview. Very eye opening, relatable and inspirational on so many levels!

[@LisaBilyeu]

Jennifer Honeycutt glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@phoenixrising8007]

Workaholism is not a badge of honor 🎯 It’s an addiction or distraction

[@annamarietantillloproducel215]

Loved it. Thank you for your tips on focus and keeping ones attention on one task or goal at a time. Also have ADD. We are power women because we can vision the dream. We think outside the box. Foucus on what you want not on your obstacles. Making mistakes is part of process of attending goals. I really needed to hear this today. God sent. Bless you

[@windycitiz9615]

I love you Lisa. Your questions are really bomb and something right out of my mouth.

[@annettegomez9067]

All of your videos are popping up for me with synchronicity!! It's like the Universe knows who has the guidance I need at the right moment! I love you & what you're doing! One day, it'll be me up there getting interviewed by you! See you soon!!

[@bunnybln1]

Remarkable woman. Great she is so open about it 🙏🏻✨❤️

[@blisswkc3344]

Thank y'all so much dearest 🌹 Y'all such an inspiration 🥰 Appreciate y'all from the bottom of my heart 💖 Be Blissful Eternally 🙏👼🌈

[@yasminleonora]

Thank you Lisa, I genuinely love the work you do.

[@svetlanaorlova8997]

Lisa...you're such a great interviewer!

[@katev3832]

Wonderful how great ideas resurface again and again. Where do you want to be in 5 years? Old classic goal setting. Imposter syndrome seems new. For years we were told "fake it til you make it". Truths find their way to us. Thank you, ladies, for your part.

[@FablesDen]

Omg I relate to everything Chalene is saying!! And I love her workouts 💖💖 THIS IS TOO BRILL

[@tamgsmith8077]

This lady is truly amazing. What an incredible amount of info given here.

[@pinksocks115]

Amazing! What a wonderful spirit

[@iwayned]

Thank you for the help Chalene and Lisa

[@stephaniepianostudio]

She is so inspiring.

[@decaffsilver2411]

What an incredible interview. Thank you so much for sharing this. Incredible and I am sharing with my team.

[@nikilivingston3332]

She is amazing. We think the same . I feel like she is speaking for me.

[@sandraodimuko8206]

Excellent teaching needed this💕

[@georgia3465]

Excellent interview! So much helpful information ... and not to add soooo relatable! Well done ladies!!

[@sunvavachi]

This is such a raw and great podcast. I love this channel and watching episodes. New subscriber!

[@janesturgeon4404]

Lisa and Chalene, I loved this conversation between you both. Helpful, informative and honest. Thank you so much. It was a delight to listen in and watch.

[@rhknow8888]

I truly enjoyed this. What a great conversation. I really enjoyed listening to your story Charlene and I want to apply some of your lessons-- especially the priority statement. Thank you for that.

[@snowdriftwood]

So motivating! Thank you!

[@jenniferp3553]

Such a good discussion. I needed this today. Thank you ladies.

[@negrita206]

I'm so thankful for your show and for YOU!!💖💖🙏

[@wayuamuthiani663]

Everything is amazing.i love it.

[@larasmith490]

🦋so been there, working for the man I know what it’s like to have others looking for any way to tear you down

[@ir7862]

This has been my favourite episode so far 😊 good info

[@taniquiatheconfettisoul2540]

I loveeee Chalene !!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nursekillm]

Goes to show - just because someone looks healthy doesn't mean they are.

[@chelseaturner9953]

Literally RIGHT when Chalene said “I have alarms on my phone” my alarm reminder to floss went off😂

[@ravensroses4995]

Beautiful women!!! Courageous!! Loved this interview.

[@littlecat2222]

Thank you for this generous, authentic and inspirational sharing !

[@LisaBilyeu]

TP Y pleasure 😊💕

[@ashleyiscoolyay]

ok this was amazing. I'll soon be graduating college and I'm trying to navigate how to take the first steps & how my career will look and, although i know in my heart, its messy in my head. I know i have ADD and i have 10000 ideas but struggle with focus and... i just needed to hear all of this and to see this woman who got this far with those same struggles.. it feels like the push I needed so thank you! definitely checking out the podcast next!

[@LisaBilyeu]

AshhMami amazing to hear!! Keep going... YOU GOT THIS 💕💕

[@lucianafernandes1065]

This was amazing!

[@shanlee6724]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing so many wisdom tools

[@amakaagbakobaonyejianya]

AMAZING TESTIMONY... I have been thinking about this same topic around over working and its effects on the brain very recently so its ironic to watch this... R and R is so important......

[@LisaBilyeu]

Amaka Beverley Agbakoba-Onyejianya soooo important! 💕

[@sharhful]

Loved this and the women you bring on to the show 😍

[@Iamcapable4]

Totally when you see that it’s you life changing 💪🏼😊👋💯 phenomenal interview 🔥✍️

[@Sdollrossi]

I wish I have a work addiction 😭 I have a lazy addiction instead. just leaning down to pick up something is hard work

[@LisaBilyeu]

SDOLL ROSSI lol!! Balance 💕

[@ambakaur3436]

Haha I’m same lol. And my husband is opposite workaholic.

[@daphnecarpenter2794]

Hahaha luv this!

[@lolar6085]

I love her, she is very real.

[@LisaBilyeu]

Lola r 💕🙏🏻

[@lium3]

Two of my favs together 😍

[@LisaBilyeu]

lium3 aww 🥰

[@lncausey2708]

I love this woman perfect timing!. New subscribe here🙌🙏💯💜

[@alejandramoreno8352]

Thank you, Lisa! I really needed to hear this . I'm 100% with her! 😍💪🙋🌎💜👊

[@LisaBilyeu]

Alejandra Moreno 🙌🏻👏🏻💕

[@larasmith2931]

🦋so important to know you are so worthy. Even in your mistakes there is one who loves you, God “Every wrong turn is true...”

[@susanh171]

What a great talk! great questions and listening by the interviewer, and a great mix of inspiration and down to earth examples by Charlene. This is a definate help to me, the clarity statement, the how to's of focus and how to politely say no...thank you so much to both of you! ( and charlene's hubbie lol)

[@LisaBilyeu]

Susan H really glad you enjoyed the episode! ❤️

[@adiyacobi9023]

Inspiring! Thank you 💓

[@azadev5757]

Thank you!! It was amazing

[@LisaBilyeu]

Azade V Aww 🥰 pleasure ❤️

[@catnirmal2977]

My belief and mindset, totally!

[@rofiatolusanya704]

For the first time it finally makes sense 😭😭. I thought I was crazyyyyyyy cos I want to do everything and be with everyone. I can't focus for the life of me 😭😭

[@gypsysoul4585]

Thank you both a lot

[@aishamalik404]

Really helpful, thanks!!!

[@Dani-jo9yr]

Thank you girls- this is ‘directly’ in the right time for me💯😳🥺😭👍💫😁🤝🤝💪💪

[@justinanothard724]

Thank you!

[@csharon82]

Really loved this video! Thank you!!

[@LisaBilyeu]

csharon82 pleasure! Glad you enjoyed 😊🙏🏻💕

[@IvyIvers]

great channel thank you for the fantastic interviews!

[@LisaBilyeu]

Ivy Ivers Coaching ❤️

[@BeautyMarkCoaching]

This was fantastic!!

[@FitnesswithTara]

Great interview!

[@Lekikna]

I thought I was due only person going through all of that... wow... it touched every cell of my body. I really thought that there was no hope for me