Ep. 138 You need to be more picky
Mon Feb 02 2026
This episode breaks down why being picky is not a bad thing and how this doesn’t only apply to dating. The truth is your friendships, career, and relationship with yourself all deserve the same level of discernment. This episode is about learning to communicate your needs, noticing when something never fully feels right, and giving yourself permission to walk away even when nothing is “that bad.” Because you’re not too picky.. you just have high standards, and honoring them will make your life a whole lot healthier.
Key Takeaways:
Being “too picky” is usually just another way of saying you finally have standardsIf someone consistently leaves you feeling drained, confused, anxious, or disappointed, it’s time to walk awayHow someone shows up early on is who they areThe wrong someone is not better than no one
Helpful Resources:
Let’s chat: https://calendly.com/coach_jessdiamond/success
Email me: coach.jessdiamond@gmail.com
3 Ways to maximize your 5-9 after your 9-5: https://jessdiamondcoaching.com/maximize
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Music: Hide and Seek by Free Music https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic
Music Promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
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This episode breaks down why being picky is not a bad thing and how this doesn’t only apply to dating. The truth is your friendships, career, and relationship with yourself all deserve the same level of discernment. This episode is about learning to communicate your needs, noticing when something never fully feels right, and giving yourself permission to walk away even when nothing is “that bad.” Because you’re not too picky.. you just have high standards, and honoring them will make your life a whole lot healthier. Key Takeaways: Being “too picky” is usually just another way of saying you finally have standardsIf someone consistently leaves you feeling drained, confused, anxious, or disappointed, it’s time to walk awayHow someone shows up early on is who they areThe wrong someone is not better than no one Helpful Resources: Let’s chat: https://calendly.com/coach_jessdiamond/success Email me: coach.jessdiamond@gmail.com 3 Ways to maximize your 5-9 after your 9-5: https://jessdiamondcoaching.com/maximize Contribute to an episode: https://forms.gle/QwvBrZFbZXRdCjQv9 Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/oiLVCbrydjzaK5pq5 Music: Hide and Seek by Free Music https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music Promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons/Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US