Saying No without Shame
Motherhood cracks us open — often in beautiful ways, but sometimes at the expense of our boundaries. We say yes when we mean no. We absorb others’ needs without ever being asked how we’re doing. And when we finally do draw a line? Guilt floods in like a storm.
This week, we shift that narrative. You’ll learn how boundaries are not just self-protective — they’re sacred. They are how we teach the world to love us. And most importantly, they are how we honor the woman within the mother.
Together, we’ll reframe guilt as a signal (not a truth), learn to recognize where emotional energy is leaking, and create loving, clear boundaries rooted in self-respect.
Coaching Exercise: Boundary Blueprint
Use the “Boundary Leak Audit” worksheet to identify where your energy is being drained — emotionally, physically, or mentally. (e.g., social obligations, over-giving, over-apologizing)
For each leak, write one sentence you could use to assert a boundary. Example: “Thank you for the invite — I need quiet time to recharge right now.”
Choose one of these boundaries to practice this week.
Journal Prompt: Overcoming fears
What boundary have I been afraid to set — and what might change if I did?
