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Hi and welcome to another Elevator Talk Podcast! Today's topic is all about setting boundaries and the importance of doing so.\nDo you feel burned out trying to keep other people happy? Do you let people walk all over you because you\u2019re afraid to stand up for yourself?\nI\u2019m sure there are people you respect because they don\u2019t take nonsense from anyone. They\u2019re not afraid to say no, and they do it with such poise and grace. So why do you feel such resistance when it comes to standing up for yourself?\nOften times we don\u2019t say no to people because we\u2019re afraid it might offend them or create tension in a relationship. We\u2019re taught to be kind to others, but we ultimately need to find the balance between being kind and being firm. Otherwise, we give others permission to take advantage of us.\nStanding up for yourself and your time can make a huge impact on your well-being and life satisfaction.\nAs this is a topic many of us struggle with, let\u2019s discuss the art of boundary setting so we can spend less energy on people-pleasing.\nThe Importance Of Setting Boundaries:\nMany of us recognize that we are people-pleasers even though we don\u2019t want to be. We say yes to parties we don\u2019t want to go to, coffee runs that don\u2019t fall under our job description, and weekend getaways with friends that we can\u2019t afford.\nDespite not wanting to be a people-pleaser, you continue to fill the role because you don\u2019t want to hurt people\u2019s feelings. You don\u2019t want people thinking you\u2019re rude or disrespectful.\nThe thing is that you\u2019re actually disrespecting yourself if you continue to do things out of fear or a sense of obligation.\nThere\u2019s a fine line between being a good person and trying to make people think you\u2019re a good person. You are \u201cmost likely\u201d a good person, regardless of whether you do everything someone asks you do to.\n7 Ways To Set Better Boundaries:\n1. Get Crystal Clear On Your Priorities.\n2. Communicate What You Will And Will Not Tolerate.\n3. Listen To Your Gut Instinct.\n4. Think About The Impact Of Your Actions.\n5. Do Things Because They Make You Feel Good.\n6. When Possible Offer An Alternative.\n7. Be Direct And Firm With Your Answer.\n\n--- \n\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle4466/support