Dec 12, 2023 | assertiveness, boundaries, mental health, personal development, relationships
A few days ago, a client of mine asked, “What do you do if you set a boundary and you lose a friend because of it?” Well, at the risk of sounding harsh… celebrate. Being the “Dependable One” Until now, the people in your life have relied too much on you....
Nov 28, 2023 | boundaries, communication, decision making, relationships
All I want for Christmas is for my loved ones to go into crippling, life-long debt! Hmm… I don’t remember hearing a song like that. And while I’ve only ever taken my dogs to see Santa, I don’t think I heard that uttered there either. Yet, year after year, we line up...
Nov 21, 2023 | assertiveness, boundaries, boundary setting, comfortable, communication, mental health, personal development, relationships, self care, stress
Tomorrow is the day! Family, friends, and of course… food! Thanksgiving can be a wonderful holiday to celebrate all that we have and be grateful for our amazing lives. Of course, for some, being surrounded by that many family members may make you feel like the...
Sep 26, 2023 | assertiveness, boundaries, personal development, relationships
How do you turn someone down? Every day, we are presented with “opportunities.” They may come in the form of an invitation to a fundraising event, a party, or even just a casual dinner with friends. They could be a request for your help like counseling a friend...
Aug 30, 2023 | boundaries, boundary setting, personal development, relationships
Since I’ve been on this boundary journey, I am constantly looking for lessons, examples, and boundaries in action. This past weekend, I discovered them at the Nashville Zoo. My husband and I were in town visiting family, and we decided to take our 2-year-old...
Aug 29, 2023 | assertiveness, boundaries, boundary setting, podcasts, relationships
I join Joe Curcillo to talk about healthy boundary setting and my new book, “You Had Me at No: How Setting Healthy Boundaries Helps Banish Burnout, Repair Relationships, and Save Your Sanity” on The Cigar Lounge, the official podcast of the Cigar Peg. Tune...
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