In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the crucial yet often overlooked skill of setting healthy boundaries. Whether you're struggling with overcommitment at work, dealing with demanding relationships, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life's constant demands, this podcast is your guide to reclaiming your personal space and peace of mind. Here's the tea 0:00-1:19 Introduction 1:20- 2:49 Being the "mediator friend" 2:50- 3:15 Where being passive comes from 3:16- 4:35 Passive aggression explained 4:36- 5:23 Family dynamics that resulted in passiveness 5:24- 6:35 The "people pleaser" ego 6:37- 8:01 Indecisiveness causing insecurity 8:02- 8:57 Solution 1- make decisions and tell nobody 8:58- 10:07 Solution 2- put yourself in someone else's shoes 10:08- 11:24 Solution 3- stand in your decision, even if it's "wrong" 11:25- 12:23 Solution 4- an explanation of your boundary is a courtesy, not a requirement 12:25-13:49 Solution 5- recognize if someone is unwilling to listen to you 13:50- 14:30 Solution 6- ask about the intentions behind their actions 14:31-16:04 Solution 7- "are you being helpful or hurtful?" 16:05- 16:47 Solution 8- observe their excuses 16:48-17:21 Motivation to help you stand on business 17:22- 18:37 Purse analogy 18:38-19:59 Stand up for yourself and prioritize the relationship with yourself 20:00- 21:39 How to deal with passive-aggressive people 21:39-23:10 Outro & Summary Check me out on youtube! : https://youtu.be/r4mbnYakH1c Here's some Shadow work prompts! https://www.scienceofpeople.com/shado... https://www.soberish.co/shadow-work-p... Thanks for watching ! Checkout my tiktok: @natalieetched - also my instagram @mylifeasetch business inquires: etchedbusiness@gmail.com