69: Cutting People Off Is Overrated: Why High Achievers Need Flexible Boundaries for Real Self-Care

Self care is often a topic seen as a solo activity, but what about self care regarding the relationships in our lives? Today, we have on license Marriage and Family Therapist, Elizabeth Shahid from Your Story Therapy to talk about all things relationships, boundaries, and self care.  We also cover in this episode: Why self care doesn’t have to just be done alone and in solitude and where does that idea even come from?  How do we maintain relationships in everyone's busy lives  How do we balance nurturing ourselves, our goals, and our community and relationships  How to deal with social pressures and when to choose yourself  Why we need to stop calling people toxic and how that inhibits our own growth Why we need to stop cutting people off and start having more flexible boundaries Connect with Elizabeth: @your_story_therapy_llc Website Welcome to Boss Babe Reset, the ultimate podcast for high-achieving women in corporate careers, female entrepreneurs, and business professionals seeking sustainable self-care strategies. Designed for ambitious women balancing career growth with personal well-being, each episode dives into the real-life challenges of managing work pressure, preventing burnout, and overcoming work anxiety. We’ll explore actionable tips on how to boost productivity without overworking, maintain mental wellness in hustle culture, and achieve success without sacrificing self-care. Whether you're navigating a demanding career in corporate, building your own business, or simply looking to find balance as a high achiever, Boss Babe Reset provides the tools, insights, and motivation to thrive without burnout. Tune in to uncover wellness practices and productivity hacks that empower you to meet your goals while preserving your mental and physical health. Embrace self-care that works, and let’s redefine success together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ready to build the business that replaces your 9-to-5? Join us inside the Clocked Out Collective at start.clockedout.media.Free 5-Minute TrainingEvery woman I know who successfully built a business while working a 9-to-5 followed the same four steps — and almost all of them tried to skip step one.So I created a free 5-minute training specifically for the woman who is still clocking into work every day while trying to build something bigger on the side.➡️ Watch the free training here👀 Join the Clocked Out Collective ClockedOUT is a business and productivity podcast for the high-achieving female entrepreneur building a side hustle while working a 9-to-5. Each week we deliver business building tips, work-life balance and self-care strategies, and real talk on hustle culture so you can grow your business, hit new revenue milestones, and beat burnout while still on payroll.Follow us on Instagram: @clockedout.media