Aug 25, 2025 | boundaries, burnout, comfort zone, communication, mental health, people pleasing, personal development, professional development, relationships
Would you rather experience a few moments of discomfort or a lifetime of resentment? In the late 1960s/early 1970s, a scientist named Walter Mischel performed the Stanford Marshmallow Experiment. In it, he told children that they could either eat one marshmallow at...
Oct 7, 2024 | boundaries, Business, comfort zone, decision making, mindfulness, personal development
I met a new friend this weekend. We were chatting, sharing our experiences with one another, when he said something that threw me: “I think what’s awesome about you is your willingness to say “Yes.” Wait… what? Me? The How to Say No expert? How could my awesomeness...
Sep 3, 2024 | beliefs, boundaries, comfort zone, communication, people pleasing, personal development, relationships
Remember the first time you went to the gym? If you’re like most people, you hit it HARD. You wanted to do all the exercises, lift all the weights, and build all the muscle in just one visit. Of course, what actually happened is you exhausted (and possibly even...
Aug 26, 2024 | boundaries, comfort zone, core values, fear, people pleasing, personal development, professional development
“I have no problem saying No. Yes, on the other hand… that’s really hard for me.” If that resonates, know you’re not alone. While this type of boundary issue (rigid boundaries) isn’t quite as prevalent as people-pleasing, it still exists. And you might be surprised to...
May 29, 2024 | blog, boundary setting, comfort zone, communication, fear, personal development
I recently spent a few days in Marco Island, Florida. Sitting out on the hotel room balcony, I had a great view of the beach and all its inhabitants. One morning, I watched a woman walking with her toddler. Every few steps, she’d plop the kid down on her butt and then...
Apr 29, 2024 | assertiveness, blog, boundaries, comfort zone, communication, mental health, personal development, professional development
Up until now, I’ve been writing blogs for the boundary-challenged. (Hopefully, this term doesn’t offend you. Trust me, I speak from experience.) But today, I’m speaking to a new audience. (Don’t worry, my boundary-challenged friend; you will benefit from this as...
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