27: How to Say No to Good Things
Summary
Feeling stretched too thin? Resentful of commitments you said yes to? This episode is about the boundaries that will change your creative life. Kathleen shares her own journey from saying yes to everything (and burning out) to learning how to protect what actually matters — including her creative time, her family, and her energy.
This isn't about being selfish or unavailable. It's about being intentional. Because every time you say yes to something that doesn't align with your priorities, you're saying no to something that does.
You'll hear about:
Why saying no feels so impossibly hard (and why it's necessary)
How to get crystal clear on your priorities
The specific boundaries that changed Kathleen's life
Practical scripts for saying no without guilt
What happens when you protect your creative time
How to handle people who don't understand your boundaries
Permission slips you might need to hear
Takeaway: Saying no isn't mean — it's necessary. You can't pour from an empty cup, and you can't show up for what matters most if you've given all your energy to things that don't align with your priorities. Start with one boundary this week and watch what shifts.
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