Boundaries and Burnout: How to Reclaim Your Personal Space

Boundaries and Burnout: How to Reclaim Your Personal Space

From Anchored in Chaos by Liz Herl

September 10, 2025 · 52 min · Episode 28

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of setting boundaries to combat burnout and reclaim personal space.

Are you constantly saying yes when you want to say no? Ever feel like you’re running on fumes, stretched thin by work, family, and friends? If you’ve ever struggled to set boundaries or felt guilty for putting yourself first, you’re not alone. Today, we’re unpacking the silent struggle of overextension: why we do it, how it impacts our mental and physical health, and most importantly, how to reclaim your time, energy, and peace of mind. We’ll share real-life scenarios, practical tools, and mindset shifts to help you protect your most valuable resource: yourself. Whether you’re a chronic people-pleaser or just feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, you’ll find strategies here to help you set healthy boundaries and say “no” without guilt. Highlights The hidden costs of always saying “yes” and the toll on your well-being Why boundaries aren’t walls—they’re doors, and you hold the keys How overextension shows up at work, at home, and in relationships Role-playing tough conversations: what it sounds like to set a boundary The roots of people-pleasing and fear of rejection Recognizing the physical and mental signs of burnout Tools and scripts for saying “no” with compassion (and…

People in this episode

Host: Liz Herl

Topics covered

  • boundaries
  • burnout
  • mental health
  • self-care
  • people-pleasing
  • work-life balance

Keywords

  • boundaries
  • burnout
  • mental health
  • self-care
  • people-pleasing
  • energy mapping
  • saying no

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