Tired of saying yes? How setting boundaries can change everything - especially at the end of the year.If you’re worn out from always trying to keep everyone else happy, it might be time to rethink your approach to saying yes.In this episode, we’re cutting through the guilt and tackling why boundaries are so essential - especially for women over 40 who are ready to put their well-being first. Learn why saying no isn’t selfish, how people-pleasing can mess with your health - especially in perimenopause - and how setting boundaries can make the holidays (and every other day) more manageable.Key Takeaways:

Understand why people-pleasing is a hard habit to break: Discover how cultural conditioning and your own primal brain might be working against you, making “no” feel like the wrong answer - even when it’s exactly what you need.Learn the real costs of people-pleasing in perimenopause: Find out how always saying yes can damage your health, relationships, and self-worth, and why it’s essential to put yourself back on your own priority list.Get practical strategies for guilt-free boundaries and saying no: We’ll talk through how to start setting boundaries that feel right for you, with scripts and examples that make it easier to stand your ground without feeling guilty.

Sneak Peek“It’s really important to know that you don’t make people feel the way that they feel. That is always their choice… Our thoughts around what’s happening create those feelings. So if someone reacts poorly to your boundary, it’s their thought about it - not your worth or value as a person.”If you’re ready to hit the holidays without feeling burnt out, tune in to learn how setting boundaries can shift your perspective, your health, and your relationships this holiday season.Listen to the full episode now and start setting boundaries that stick.Links & resources mentioned in the episode:

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