Beyond Bitchy: Mastering The Art Of Boundaries

So many people struggle to speak up or make a request to get their needs or wants met, so I tell you all the time that you can ask anyone for anything. But just as you have the freedom to ask, the other person has the freedom to say “no” if they so choose. (They can also say “yes” or negotiate a different agreement with you.) An email I received recently is a perfect example of both this freedom to ask, and the freedom to decline. Biggest Takeaways From Episode #107: It’s better to ask and get a “no” than to just not ask. Often, people will even be happy or excited to be able to do something for you. When you ask someone for something, the other person is completely free to say either “yes” or “no”—or to negotiate another agreement. A recent email inspired this episode, and gives me the opportunity to demonstrate how to receive a request and how to say “no” if the request doesn't work for you. Highlights from Episode #107: Vicki welcomes listeners to the episode, and explains the inspiration for today’s to