Jun 9, 2025 | assertiveness, beliefs, boundaries, communication, people pleasing, personal development, professional development, self leadership, stress
I overcame “Insinuation Anxiety!” What’s that now, Sheryl? Let me back up a bit. When I wrote “You Had Me at No: How Setting Healthy Boundaries Helps Banish Burnout, Repair Relationships, and Save Your Sanity,” I suggested that before you try to set a boundary with...
Apr 30, 2025 | assertiveness, boundary setting, burnout, communication, decision making, Entrepreneurial Skills, mental health, people pleasing, personal development, professional development
Do you feel compelled to say Yes – even when something isn’t quite right for you? What if you could say yes… without overcommitting? Allow me to explain. When I work with coaching clients or teach boundary-setting workshops for teams, I teach them about the Improv...
Apr 21, 2025 | Article Bank, assertiveness, boundaries, communication, Entrepreneurial Skills, happiness at work, mental health, people pleasing, professional development
Have you ever had a customer or client who was so difficult to deal with that you couldn’t work with them? Maybe they were rude or abusive, had unrealistic expectations, and wanted you to drop everything to work on their projects, never paid you on time, or didn’t pay...
Mar 10, 2025 | assertiveness, boundaries, comfortable, communication, core values, mental health, people pleasing, relationships
Have you ever felt uncomfortable with something someone said or did… but knew they meant absolutely nothing by it? Let’s talk about what I like to call “Sweet Old Man Syndrome.” (This happens with women, too!) Sweet Old Man Syndrome occurs when you interact with...
Feb 10, 2025 | boundaries, energy work, mental health, people pleasing, personal development
Have you ever had a water leak at your house? We usually don’t notice the subtle signs – the slightly extra damp soil in the garden, peeling paint on the walls, or a small discoloration on the ceiling. No, we don’t usually notice a leak until we receive a water...
Jan 6, 2025 | boundaries, core values, decision making, healthy eating, mental health, people pleasing, personal development, professional development
We are a few weeks into 2025 – be honest… how are you doing with your New Year’s Resolutions? If you’re lowering your head in shame right now because you’ve already eaten sugar, stopped going to the gym, skipped a few days of reading or meditating, or splurged on...
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