Setting and Holding Boundaries | Why We Start Explaining Ourselves After Saying No with Jenny Field ep 129

Jenny explores why saying no is often only the start of setting healthy boundaries in this latest episode of the Self-Belief podcast. She gently unpacks why we begin over-explaining, softening our words, or managing other people’s feelings after a clear decision, and how this slowly weakens the boundary we were trying to hold. If you struggle with people pleasing, guilt, or boundary setting, this episode helps you notice what happens after no is spoken and why that is where real change begins.Boundary holdingPeople pleasingQuiet guiltClear decisionsLetting feelingsIn this episode I will cover the following questions:Why do I explain myself after saying noWhy do I feel guilty for setting boundariesWhy is it hard to hold a boundaryHow do I stop over-explaining myselfWhy do boundaries feel uncomfortableHow can I say no without feeling badWhy do I try to manage other people’s feelingsWhat is the difference between setting and holding a boundaryWhy do I soften my noHow do I stop people pleasing in conversationsWhy do I feel responsible for other people’s reactionsHow do I keep a boundary without arguingWhy do boundaries not work for meHow do I stop fixing other people’s discomfortHow can I put my needs first without guilt💜 Something special is coming to you! Just Being You Live Experiment,If you’ve ever bought a book, started it, and then found the words didn’t quite land or stick, you’re not alone. Sometimes it’s not about reading more, it’s about how you take things in and what you do with it afterwards.Jenny has created a small, supportive space called The Just Being You Live Experiment, where she reads chapters from her book “Just Being You: Because Self-Belief Shifts Everything” out loud and guides you to gently reflect and respond to what comes up. No pressure, no homework, just a chance to truly hear it, feel it, and let it land.If you’re ready to stop just reading and start noticing real change, you can find more details here Connect with Jenny: Book a free call with JennyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/justbeingmelearningtolovemyselfInstagram: https://instagram.com/jens_just_being_me?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrPodcast Credits: Jingle by Carol Barwick:  www.raise4all.comPodcast Management by Aisling, Certified Podcast Growth Coach, Podcast Success Hub Done-for-you podcast launch and management support for coaches, mentors, and service providers. https://linktr.ee/Podcast_Success_HubWant support launching your own podcast? Join my free Facebook group:→ www.facebook.com/groups/launchgrowyourpodcast/📲 Connect with me: https://www.facebook.com/podcastsuccesshubSubscribe here now so you don’t miss an episode!