Beyond Bitchy: Mastering The Art Of Boundaries

One of the biggest misconceptions about boundaries is that they’re harsh, rigid, or mean, and that they damage intimacy. In fact, boundaries can absolutely be expressed in a gentle way. And that’s exactly what I’m going to talk about in detail today! I’ll share six easy and specific ways that you can express a limit gently. Biggest Takeaways From Episode #103: Sometimes we go from one extreme to another, going from struggling to say “no” to saying “no” frequently or in a way that’s difficult for other people to hear. Here are six ways you can express a limit gently: “Thanks, but I can’t.” (Then stop talking!) “That is so kind of you! But I can’t accept/do that today.” “I understand. I’m not able to do that.” Or, “I understand, but I can’t.” (Use this when you’re getting pushback or feeling baited.) “I hear you” or “I hear that.” (Use this when you’ve previously said “no” to the same request.) “Thanks for the opportunity. I’m not available, but I hope your event is fabulous!” “That’s a generous offer, but