How Are Those Boundaries Holding Up?
Tell me if this sounds familiar:
You’re lying in bed, thinking about tomorrow, and asking yourself, “WHY oh WHY did I agree to this?”
Maybe you’ve committed to:
· Lunch with an old friend you don’t even like.
· A school fundraiser meeting you really don’t have time for.
· Taking your father-in-law to his appointment an hour away.
Or, worse, all three.
Now, you’re frustrated.
You resent being asked (isn’t there someone else who could do it?).
And you’re mad at yourself for saying yes.
But it’s too late to back out—you’ve already committed, and you don’t want to leave anyone hanging.
Why Do We Say Yes?
Maybe you were caught off guard.
(Your knee-jerk reaction has always been “yes.”)
Maybe you didn’t want to disappoint anyone.
(You care about the teachers, and hey, you are more patient than your partner with tedious medical appointments.)
But here’s the real question:
Why doesn’t anyone see you’re stretched too thin?
You tell yourself to stop complaining.
Everyone else is busy too, right?
You’ll feel fine about it in the morning.
It always passes.
Except… it doesn’t.
What Is That Resistance Really Saying?
That frustration you’re feeling? That resistance?
It’s not just crankiness.
It’s the authentic part of you speaking up, trying to say:
· “Hey, I matter too.”
· “I’m tired of ignoring my needs.”
· “I don’t want to upset anyone, but I also don’t want to be a doormat.”
Now Picture This Instead…..
You’ve scheduled:
· A morning workout.
· Lunch with a friend you actually enjoy.
· The rest of your week open for what matters to you.
Maybe you’ll even drop off some items for the school fundraiser—on your terms.
You turn out the light with a smile, feeling:
· Light.
· Free.
· In control.
Which Version of YOU Do You Want To Be?
What would your life look like if you gave yourself permission to say no?
I can help you set boundaries that feel good—without the guilt.
If you’re ready to invite more ease, flow, and balance into your life, let’s chat.
You’ve got this, my friend. Shine bright.
