Learning To Say No: Break Free From People Pleasing and Boost Productivity
Words carry so much power. But did you know there’s one word in particular that holds the power to radically realign your life?
That word is “no.”
Yes, it’s only two letters, but they’re critically important letters when it comes to honouring your boundaries and reclaiming your energy. In this week’s Can’t Be Contained, I’m sharing practical tips as well as personal insights on the art of saying no. Your time and energy is uniquely yours, and it deserves to be protected—-and by learning to set clear boundaries and not succumb to people-pleasing you too can live more intentionally.
Is it scary saying no? Of course it is! Our natural fear of rejection coupled with societal expectations has made “no” a dirty word——but it doesn’t have to be! Saying no can have such a positive impact on your mental health, your productivity, your business, and your relationships!
So come along with me, and we’ll practice together. Your decisions should align with what matters most to YOU.
And there’s NO doubt about it.
Show Notes:
00:00 Worked through issues, now in sweet spot.
03:32 Trusting journey, focusing on relationship over details.
09:04 Fear of rejection and people-pleasing highlighted.
12:30 Enthusiasm led to anxiety, struggled saying no.
16:02 Need to set boundaries with myself, Slack.
16:40 Setting boundaries improves personal and team health.
20:48 Value friends who respect personal boundaries.
22:58 Self consent brings amazing energy and alignment.
About the host, Samantha Skelly
Samantha Skelly is a breathwork pioneer, serial entrepreneur, and #1 Best Selling Author who has spent the last decade revolutionizing the personal and spiritual development industries. She founded one of the largest breathwork companies worldwide. Pause Breathwork has a mission to help 1,000,000 people worldwide tap into their infinite potential using breathwork. It has grown into a multi-million dollar wellness company that has certified nearly 1,500 people in 27 countries, and thousands more use the Pause Breathwork Mobile App every day. She’s also a passionate speaker who has shared her message on over 400 stages, appearing on networks and in publications worldwide.
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About the Can’t Be Contained Podcast
Can’t Be Contained’ is the unscripted, unedited – fully uncontained journal entries & real-life experiences of those who follow their bliss & intuitive hits, the freedom seekers, the sacred rebels – the ones who are here to disrupt what preceded us & create what is ahead of us. Subscribe now to stay tuned for every episode!