Jan 2, 2024 | assertiveness, boundaries, communication, goal setting, relationships
The New Year is here! Hopefully, you have big dreams for what you will accomplish in 2024 (and beyond). Achieving those dreams will take energy, focus, tenacity, and boundaries. Oh yeah, you knew that was coming, didn’t you? When you want to achieve great things, not...
Dec 19, 2023 | assertiveness, boundaries, communication, podcasts, relationships
With the holidays upon us, we are bound to have some awkward moments. That’s why I sat down with Nicole Rose, Etiquette Consultant and the founder of Poised and Proper to talk about Boundary Etiquette. In this episode, she walks us through how to uphold our...
Dec 19, 2023 | assertiveness, boundaries, communication, relationships
Who is your Boundary Buddy? Last Wednesday, I was supposed to attend a holiday party for one of the networking associations I belong to. I’d registered the month before, paid my fee, and even wrapped the book for the gift exchange. There was just one problem. When I...
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...
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