Episode 89 Learning to Set Boundaries Will Change the Way You Live and Work.

Do you struggle to say no, even when you're overwhelmed?If you're constantly putting other people's needs before your own, taking on too much or feeling guilty whenever you try to protect your time, this episode is for you.Sarah explores why setting boundaries feels so difficult, especially for ambitious women in leadership. She explains how people pleasing is often a nervous system response rather than simply "being nice", and shares practical tools to help you communicate boundaries with confidence, maintain them consistently and create more space for the work and life that matters most.You'll learn four simple ways to express a boundary, discover the different areas where boundaries may be missing in your life, and understand how listening to your body's "embodied yes" can help you make decisions that align with your values.Small boundaries build self-trust, and self-trust changes everything.In this episode you'll discover:Why people pleasing is rooted in nervous system safetyWhat healthy boundaries really are (and what they aren't)The four simple ways to communicate a boundaryHow to confidently say no without over-explainingThe 3R method for holding boundaries when they're challengedThe eight areas of life where boundaries matter mostHow to recognise your body's "embodied yes"Why boundaries are an essential leadership skill for preventing burnoutTimestamps00:00 Welcome and why boundaries matter02:00 Why people pleasing makes boundaries feel unsafe04:20 What healthy boundaries really are06:20 The four simple ways to set a boundary:10:45 How to make your boundaries stick with the 3R Ladder:13:30 The eight types of boundaries16:00 Listening to your body18:10 Why small boundaries build self-trust19:20 Your challenge for the weekUseful LinksEpisode 88 Stop People Pleasing and Be Your Full Self at Work (with Sophie Jane Lee)Episode 19 How to Be More Assertive at WorkSophie Jane Lee's book Beyond Palatable: A Manifesto for Unapologetic WomenSign up for Weekly Career InspirationLearn about Leadership & Advancement Coaching ProgrammesBook a Free 121 Clarity CallConnect with Sarah on LinkedInRate & Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of Unstuck & Unstoppable helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.If you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Sarah know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected]