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Episode 222: Episode 222: Declining the Invitation
Episode 222: Episode 222: Declining the Invitation
Episode 222: Episode 222: Declining the Invitation
Friday 3rd May 2024
Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara discuss setting boundaries and managing energy budgets in this episode of Recovery Rocks.
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Get the buttons here!Mastering the Art of Saying No: Protecting Your Energy
Episode Overview
- Saying no is crucial for mental health.
- Recognise your worth and avoid working for free.
- Set clear boundaries to manage your energy.
- Use personal experiences to guide your decisions.
- Prioritise tasks that align with your values.
It's okay to disappoint people from time to time.
Ever feel like you’re juggling too many commitments and can’t seem to say no? In this episode of Recovery Rocks, co-hosts Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara tackle the tricky topic of declining invitations and setting boundaries. Both hosts bring their unique perspectives—Lisa, a Gen X lawyer with a rock-and-roll soul, and Tawny, a Millennial writer who found recovery through blogging.
Together, they explore how the urge to people-please often leads us to say yes to things we don't really want or need to do. The result? Overwhelmed schedules and strained mental health. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Lisa and Tawny discuss practical strategies for managing your 'energy budget' and making mindful decisions about where to invest your time and effort.
They highlight the importance of recognising your worth and not working for free, especially when it comes to professional opportunities. Through personal anecdotes and relatable examples, they illustrate how saying no can be an act of self-care. The episode also features a 'Music Minute' with tunes from Alanis Morissette and the Rolling Stones, adding a fun twist to the serious subject matter.
By the end of the episode, you’ll feel more confident in your ability to set boundaries and prioritise your well-being. Ready to reclaim your time and energy? Give this episode a listen and learn how to decline those invitations that don’t serve you.