Ep. 8- Boldly Unpopular: Navigating the Seas of Disapproval

Welcome to Episode 8: Boldly Unpopular: Navigating the Seas of Disapproval. In today's episode, we dive into the often overlooked third phase of setting boundaries for the first time – the Recovery and Acclimation Phase. We live in a world where decisions are questioned, convictions are tested, and not everyone will understand the importance of your choices. This phase is uncomfortable, often leading to a backslide in boundaries or preventing future ones due to the fear of disapproval. As recovering people-pleasers, the discomfort of being challenged or disliked can feel like the end of the world. We explore the mental and emotional challenges, including self-judgment, the fight/flight/freeze response, and the pervasive feeling of being a "horrible person" for having needs. I discuss practical strategies to navigate discomfort, such as having a trusted partner for support, learning self-management and resiliency skills, and strengthening your spiritual game. By intentionally accepting being boldly unpopular, you can move through disapproval with confidence. If you're resonating with this episode and realizing you don't have a plan for boundary setting, reach out to me to start a conversation and explore the possibilities together. Much love to all the boundary-setting badasses out there! WAYS WE CAN CONNECT! Join my free community for ambitious women seeking more balance and calmness in their life through consistent self-care. This is the place for you if you need support creating and holding boundaries, reclaiming ownership of your schedule, and building more confidence so you can feel grounded in your mission without self-sabotaging or over thinking your days: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/mytimemama⁠ Let's chat about working with me on a deeper level: ⁠https://www.mytimemama.com/discovery-call⁠ Follow me & Send Me A Message Online: Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/vicki.pittman/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/vicki.pittman.coach/⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@vickipittman-mytimemamallc7268⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.mytimemama.com/⁠