Boundaries, Self-Worth and Saying No with Barb Nangle | Part 3 of 3

Summary: In Part 3, Barb and Katie wrap up with a conversation about time boundaries, why rest feels unsafe, and what is really happening in the nervous system when we cannot stop producing. Barb shares how she went from coaching seven days a week and recording her podcast on Sunday nights to protecting her weekends entirely, and how the Pomodoro technique and time blocking changed her ability to focus and create.She also speaks candidly about her own journey with scarcity, the deeply internalized belief that she needed to produce to be worthy, and the practice she now uses to interrupt catastrophic thinking before it takes over.Key Takeaways→ Discipline equals freedom. Structure does not cage you. It gives you the container within which you can actually feel safe and creative.→ Time blocking and the Pomodoro technique are boundaries. Working in focused 25-minute blocks with intentional breaks is not just a productivity hack. It is a form of self-respect.→ Rest feels unsafe because of what comes up when we stop. Thoughts, feelings and fears that we have been numbing or avoiding start surfacing. The avoidance of those feelings is what makes rest feel dangerous.→ Feelings move through faster than we think. Barb describes fully experiencing a wave of suppressed emotion in seven to fifteen seconds. Years of bracing to avoid something that lasts less than a minute.→ Internal boundaries are real. Boundaries of self-containment means noticing when catastrophic thoughts start and choosing to interrupt them. You get to decide what you think about.→ The fear of rest is usually the fear of inadequacy or the belief that you need to produce to be worthy. Slowly teaching your nervous system that it is safe to be at rest is a practice, not a switch.→ Worry has never been what gets us through hard times. Presence has. Being in the current moment is the practice that actually builds resilience.Where to Find BarbFree 30 minute "Say No without Guilt" callPodcastWebsiteLinkedInYoutubeWhat's Draining Your Boundaries QuizSupport the showResourcesWebsiteFree Mini Cogno MondaysLearn more about CognomovementTry Cognomovement for yourself!Book a call with KatieCredit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ HerderMixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.comDisclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.