Why Every Extra YES Drains More Than Your Calendar

In this solo episode of HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, host Leslie Gaudet, Self-Care Strategist and creator of The YES Reset Method™, explores the hidden energy costs of overcommitting — those “extra yeses” that seem harmless in the moment but slowly drain your peace, your presence, and your self-trust. Through a deeply personal story of emotional burnout after losing her brothers, Leslie reveals how putting herself last and saying yes to everyone else’s needs left her depleted, resentful, and disconnected from her own healing. She unpacks the false belief that “if I don’t step in, who else will?” and shows how it keeps high-achieving women in a cycle of exhaustion disguised as responsibility. If you’ve ever caught yourself rearranging your schedule for one more call, staying up late to finish what someone else started, or lying awake at night wondering why you agreed in the first place, this episode will remind you that protecting your energy isn’t selfish — it’s the foundation of the peace, presence, and purpose you’ve been craving. ******************************************************************** Transform Your Life in Just 21 Days Unlock the path to a balanced and fulfilling life with our 21 Days of Self-Care Journal Prompts. This guided series of prompts will help you prioritize your well-being, enhance your self-awareness, and create sustainable self-care practices. Access this free experience here: https://bit.ly/4d7h3sS Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/herextraordinarylifebydesign If you’re ready to refine your decision-making process so that every YES fuels your success, I invite you to book a YES Reset Strategy Call with me, where we’ll identify where misaligned YES decisions are costing you more than they give, so that you can implement a decision filter that helps you move with confidence—not hesitation, and optimize your choices so every commitment fuels your impact—not drains it. And if during our conversation it feels like the right next step, we’ll talk about whether one of the 10 spots inside The Aligned Self-Mastery Experience is the right fit for you. Click this link and book your call today. https://calendly.com/leslie-lifestyletips/the-yes-reset-strategy-call Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices