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The Power of Saying No: 5 Steps To Set Up Boundaries that Stick

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Unlock the Secret to Healthier Relationships: Setting Boundaries That Empower

As the new season ushers in fresh routines and commitments, they explore how the choices we make—what we say yes or no to—can profoundly impact our personal well-being and the strength of our connections with others.

Drawing from their own life experiences, including candid stories about navigating family expectations during the holidays and setting limits with their teenagers, Brad and Kate offer practical steps to help you establish and communicate boundaries effectively:

  1. Know What You Can Give and What You Can’t: Understand your own limits to prevent overextending yourself.
  2. Be Specific About What’s In Bounds and Out of Bounds: Clearly define your boundaries to others.
  3. Give Yourself Permission to Ask for It: Don’t hesitate to express your needs openly.
  4. Don’t Apologize for Your Boundary: Stand firm in your decisions without unnecessary guilt.
  5. Anticipate Reactions: Prepare for how others—and you—might feel when boundaries are set.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by new commitments, struggling to assert your needs with family and friends, or aiming to enhance your marital relationship, this episode is packed with valuable advice and relatable anecdotes leading to more fulfilling and balanced relationships.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how setting the right boundaries can help you finish the year strong and step into a more empowered version of yourself. Tune in now!

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