The Power of Saying No

In several of my sessions last week, my clients discovered the importance of communicating boundaries. Some are back in their childhood homes with their parents, some are visiting relatives, and others are expected to attend a plethora of holiday events while hosting a house full of guests. As Turbo Thinkers, we can get overwhelmed by these situations and fall back into automatic pilot, which feels like crisis mode. Just help me survive this! We forget that we have a choice. Our brain’s negativity bias prevents us from imagining what a positive holiday season might look like.

In my sessions, my clients had the space and safety to paint a picture of their ideal week. They were able to describe their interactions, their activities, their environments, and their emotions. They gained clarity to articulate their non-negotiables for a positive experience. They expressed their desires and preferences, too. They were able to define the formula for their own personal happiness and feel the positive emotions as a result.

With self awareness they could now set some boundaries. How do you find the courage to communicate those boundaries? What is possible when you advocate for yourself? Who does that allow you to become? What if you could enjoy your holiday season on your own terms and respect yourself in the process? How can you remember that you alone are responsible for your feelings and not anyone else's? We all have the power to create our own magic this season. I want that for you, too. 

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