How to Set Boundaries and Say No More Effectively

Do you often find yourself trapped in a situation where some recurring requests or favors are thrown at you and you just find it difficult to decline? If there's one of the many things that most people find extremely tough to deal with, it might be learning how to say "no." Wanna know why? Because admit it or not, people always feel the need to be liked, and accepting those requests is just one way to get the validation that we seek.But it’s not just about that. According to author and happiness researcher, Gretchen Rubin in her book I often refer to the Four Tendencies, obligers do what is expected of them most of the time, but they often let themselves down by not doing what they expect of themselves. I guess you could call this people-pleasing behavior, but it's really just the underlying tendency to leverage others' expectations of us to motivate us, to get things done.These facts and more on the consequences of being an obliger and the strategies on how you can improve your mindset and learning how to say "no" especially to the favors that make you feel uncomfortable, will all be addressed in this latest episode. This week’s Pod Praise is from Heather Frechette-Crowley, a seasoned marketing professional and entrepreneur who had this to say about The Driven Woman:  “Digestible, Actionable & Sassy! Love this podcast! Not only does it give me another way of looking at things (i.e., my life) but it's presented in a straightforward manner with a side of sass! Diann goes beyond acknowledging and provides real-life scenarios I can apply in my day-to-day.” Connect with Heather on IG at https://www.instagram.com/root_mktg/Her business is: https://www.rootmktg.com/Thanks, Heather!  Mentioned in this episode:The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine, MDIf you have any connection to Dr. Brizendine, please give me a shout out.  I would LOVE to have her as a guest on The Driven Woman. The Four Tendencies by Gretchen RubinI even made a special handout about The Four Tendencies just for listeners of The Driven Woman. It’s all yours in exchange for your email address.  Just click HERE. Social SharingInstagram: https://bit.ly/DWC-InstagramLinkedIn:   https://bit.ly/DWC-LinkedInFacebook: https://bit.ly/DWC-Facebook Work With MeAre you ready to invest in making 2021 the year you get back into momentum & move the needle?  Click here to schedule a free 30-minute consultation to see if my 12-week private coaching program is right for you. https://bit.ly/calendly-free-consultation