145. How to Start Saying No

About this episode

In this episode, Leanne Hutchinson discusses the challenges single parents face in saying no and setting boundaries.

Single parents are often great at showing up for everyone else, and terrible at saying no. In this episode, I unpack why saying no feels so uncomfortable, how guilt and people-pleasing keep you stuck, and what it really looks like to set boundaries with your kids, your coparent, and in dating. If you’re exhausted from over giving and ready to protect your time and energy, this episode is for you. Grab you free Intro chat here : Free 30 Min Intro Chat 👉🏻Explore Ways to Create Your Best Single Parent Life NEW COPARENTING PLAYBOOK (The Ultimate Guide to Texting Your Ex) Free 30 Min Intro Chat Ongoing 1:1 Coaching Clarity Support Session Join The Facebook Community .................................................................................................................................................. 👉🏻Resources: The Complete Single Parent Reset Session SHOP: The Single Parents Guide to Dating SHOP: The Single Parents Guide to Single Parenting SHOP: The Single Parents Guide to Self Care Grab your complete eBook Bundle here, 5 eBooks in 1 bundle…

People in this episode

Host: Leanne Hutchinson

Topics covered

• single parenting
• boundaries
• guilt
• people-pleasing
• co-parenting
• dating

Keywords

• single parents
• saying no
• boundaries
• co-parenting
• dating
• guilt
• people-pleasing
• self-care

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