Jun 17, 2024 | assertiveness, beliefs, boundaries, comfortable, communication, people pleasing
It happened again. Someone asked you to do something, and the Yes just came flying out of your mouth without even consulting your brain! Ugh… why can’t I say no? While this Yes Vomit is unpleasant, it’s certainly not uncommon. Depending on what survey you consult, the...
Jun 12, 2024 | boundaries, communication, mental health, people pleasing, personal development, relationships, self care, time management
Do you have healthy boundaries around time? The sun is bright, the breeze is warm, and somewhere close, someone is playing “Over the Rainbow” on a ukulele. Everywhere you look, lush tropical foliage surrounds you. You are on vacation. Not a care in the world,...
Jun 5, 2024 | assertiveness, boundaries, comfortable, communication, people pleasing, personal development, professional development
The other night, I was lying in bed solving the world’s problems. Alright, if I’m being honest, I was trying to visualize sheep I could count to get back to sleep. They had black faces, and they were wearing glasses and bowties. Apparently, I like my sheep...
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...
May 23, 2024 | assertiveness, blog, boundary setting, communication, mental health, personal development
A few weeks ago, a friend reached out early in the morning. Her neighbor had just found two dogs running loose in the street. They were safe in her backyard, but my friend hoped I could post them where they needed to be posted. With 12 years of animal rescue knowledge...
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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