218 — 3 Steps to Building Boundaries That Stick So You Can Reclaim Your Time and Energy

Do you struggle to set boundaries that stick? You're not alone. Boundaries protect your time, energy, and mental well-being, yet many of us feel guilty or back down when faced with pushback. Fortunately, boundary setting is a skill, and just like any skill, you can get better with practice. This episode is all about helping you create boundaries you can feel good about. By the end of the episode, you'll know how to identify, communicate, and stick to your boundaries—with zero guilt. Some of the things I share are: Why boundaries are essential for your mental and emotional wellbeing How unclear boundaries drain your energy and create resentment A simple 3-step formula for building boundaries that last How boundaries can transform your relationships for the better Words and strategies to clearly and kindly communicate your limits Why “showing” your boundaries can work better than just “telling” people How to handle pushback without backing down Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. Connect with the Show Buy a copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit my website — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Quince — Get free shipping and 365-day returns at Quince.com/stronger OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ZocDoc — Go to ⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/STRONGER⁠⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠calm.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mentally Strong — Sign up for your free 7-day trial at ⁠⁠⁠MentallyStrong.Downpat.ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices