Oct 23, 2023 | assertiveness, book, boundaries, boundary setting, communication, personal development
Have you ever experienced a Boundary Hangover? It’s when you know you’ve allowed someone to cross your boundaries, and now you are kicking yourself for it. A few days ago, I went to my local pharmacy to get the flu shot. After 3 consecutive years of missing...
Oct 16, 2023 | assertiveness, book, boundaries, boundary setting, communication, decision making, mental health, writing
Do you suffer from “yes vomiting?” Sometimes, when I write a book, the title appears in my brain like a universal download. It sounds like a choir of angels singing – or maybe it’s just a Tesla backing up. Other times, I have to delay the publishing process because I...
Oct 10, 2023 | assertiveness, book, boundaries, boundary setting, Business, Entrepreneurial Skills, happiness at work
Sometimes, having healthy boundaries means firing a client. Did you just clutch at imaginary pearls and whisper, “Why, I never!”? When your business is in its infancy, the thought of firing a client may seem downright preposterous. After all, you worked hard to...
Oct 7, 2023 | assertiveness, book, boundaries, boundary setting, Business, Entrepreneurial Skills, happiness at work, mental health, personal development, podcasts
Marc Haine Live: Episode 164 – Avoiding Overcommitment: The Art and Science of Healthy Boundaries with Sheryl Green The high demand and pressure midlevel and frontline managers feel creates a relentless cycle of stress, and the lack of healthy boundaries...
Oct 3, 2023 | assertiveness, boundaries, boundary setting, grief, mental health, personal development
What do you say when someone dies? Yesterday, I was interviewed on a podcast about grief. The host wanted to know how boundaries come into play when grieving the loss of a human or a pet. Thinking back on the loss of my stepmom 5 months ago, the first thing that...
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...
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