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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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Love the heck out of yourself

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There’s nothing more frustrating than to be tired if you can’t fall sleep. You toss and turn, but you can’t find asleep. Then you need to learn this about your sleep.

Read this if you can’t fall asleep

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Life purpose – it’s a phrase that gets tossed around like a hot potato these days… a hot potato with a heavy weight attached. It seems innocent enough. Who doesn’t want to thrive, doing exactly what they came to Earth to do? But with an internet full of life coaches, articles and personalized offers on how […]

The search is over: the truth about your life purpose

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We live in a time where good is not good enough anymore, there’s always ‘something better out there’. You see this with the popularity of dating apps (is there not much more to a potential date than looks?), yearly growth targets for companies or the constant release of the newest Iphone (is it just me… […]

How to stop the “never good enough” circle

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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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