161: Are You Comfortable Using the Word "No"?

<p class="p1">As Brene Brown has been known to say, when you avoid conflict to make peace with other people, you start a war within.</p> <p class="p1">She’s not wrong.</p> <p class="p1">For women, there's a myth that we're supposed to do it all (and do it perfectly). Saying no elicits a whole bunch of inner shame - and a whole lot of dialogue that isn’t nice: "Who do you think you are?" "You're not a very good [mother/partner/colleague/friend]."</p> <p class="p1">On today’s She Doesn’t Settle podcast episode I’m hoping to remind you that when we set boundaries, when we dare to say “no”, we are acting in a way that allows us to care about ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.</p> <p class="p1">We cannot base our own value on others' approval because it creates a war within (this is coming from someone who spent years trying to please everyone!).</p> <p class="p1">When we learn to believe that we are enough, we can begin to say 'no', set boundaries, and prioritize our own time and needs. </p> <p class="p1">You are entitled to your own time. To prioritizing your well-being and your goals. <span class="s1">❤️</span></p> <p class="p1">Tune in to listen to the full episode.</p> <p class="p1">P.S. Ready to prioritize yourself? I’m taking on two more 1-1 clients starting in July. I’d love to work with you. <a href="https://www.kellytravis.net/discovery">Schedule a 15-minute call here to learn more.</a></p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">Episode Links:</p> <p class="p1"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/withkellytravis">Instagram</a></p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://www.kellytravis.net">Website</a></p>