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The Struggle to Say “No”: Why It’s So Hard & What to Do About It

No is one of the simplest words, yet it can be incredibly difficult to say No. Why is that? Why is it so hard to say “No”? And what to do about it? Can we make saying “No.” easier? I give you an easy and practical way to practice saying no that helps you make it easier.

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12 Signs You Lack Boundaries (Part One)

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What Are Healthy Boundaries and Why Do You Need Them?

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The most powerful words you’ll ever speak

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5 Reasons Why Saying “No” Is Kinder Than Saying “Yes”

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013. Embracing Authenticity: The Power of Being Yourself

Are you living authentically? Or do you hide and seek approval and belonging? Embracing your authenticity shows you the power of being yourself. This episode talks about what it means to embrace your authenticity and the power of being yourself that comes with it. Let’s explore what it means to be authentic (it’s not throwing […]

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012. How to break the cycle of people-pleasing

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011. The second six signs you might lack healthy boundaries

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010. The first six signs that indicate you might lack healthy boundaries

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"Setting a boundary" means protecting your joy and well-being.

There is an abundance of resources for you here, from tips on how to set healthy boundaries and self-care to guidance on self-discovery. Start at the top and explore the posts that resonate, or scroll down to browse by category. Not sure where to start? Click featured stories to read my favorites.

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Woman sitting and reflecting if she lacks healthy boundaries

It might not always be obvious that the cause for your relationship or communciation challenges is a lack of boundaries. To help you clearly identify whether you need to set a boundary or improve your communication skills, I share with you 12 signs that indicate you might lack boundaries.

12 Signs You Lack Boundaries (Part One)

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Self Love Sessions Podcast by Nadja Hagen

Are you ready to go from “Am I good enough?” to “Is this good for me?” In this show, I share nuggets of wisdom on how to set healthy boundaries, communicate them clearly and kindly, prioritize your needs without feeling guilt or shame, and build relationships that enrich your whole life, starting with the one you have with yourself. 

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Have you ever asked yourself what healthy boundaries actually are? And what differentiates them from unhealthy ones? I’m here today to answer this question and give examples of healthy versus unhealthy boundaries. Sounds interesting? Good. Let’s dive into it. Healthy boundaries are balanced boundaries. That means you don’t set rigid boundaries with no exceptions to […]

What Are Healthy Boundaries and Why Do You Need Them?

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Two words are powerful beyond measure. Two words can change your life from self-destruction, mediocrity, and unfulfillment to gratefulness, self-care, self-love, and power. Two words define who you are. Two words either lift you up or put you down. They empower and support you or destroy your sense of self. So powerful are these two […]

The most powerful words you’ll ever speak

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You have stepped out of YOU.  Because you thought you were not enough.  Not good enough.  Not skinny enough.  Not rich enough.  Not beautiful enough.  Not friendly enough.  Not _____(fill in the blanks) enough. Because you heard it over and over again. Until you believed it. And lost your divine innocence. You stepped out of yourself. […]

The reason it just doesn’t work for you

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“You’re always one decision away from a totally different life.” Each day gives us a multitude of choices to make. This is one of the most magical gifts we are given as humans. The ability to choose. 

The Decision Formula

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If you’ve read “Read this if you’re stressed about sleep” then you’ve heard about my struggles and anxiety around sleep. If you haven’t read it, let’s just say it got to the point where I hired a sleep coach. It turned out that my daily sleep routine was completely off. It’s taken a while for me […]

A daily sleep routine to wind down enough to *actually* sleep

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What we feel, we become. What we become, we attract. Abundance comes naturally in many forms. Despite our desire for financial richness, abundance likes to show up in other areas too. An abundance of resources, of friendship, love, support, laughter, plays out in our daily lives… if we could only “stop to smell the roses”. […]

How to create abundance

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20,000.This is the number of decisions we make each day. Yes, so many. 

Every. single. day. 

From our half-asleep shuffle to the bathroom to put toothpaste on our toothbrush, to our caffeinated commute to work, to the answer to the daily question we mull over with our spouse: “what shall we eat for dinner?” and each fully conscious decision of what to eat for dinner or which movie to watch.

How to make the right decision- every time

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for high-achieving women so you banish people-pleasing forever and feel confident in every interaction!

And I'm gonna give you word-for-word statements that you can have on the tip of your tongue if you need to say no or politely decline a request. 

8 Steps to Healthy Boundaries Checklist

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