The simplest act of self-care? Saying no. It protects your time, preserves your energy, and keeps your productivity focused on what matters most.   In this episode, I’m talking about the “nope list,” a simple but powerful way to guard your time, energy, and attention. I’ll share why women in medicine are especially prone to overcommitting, how chronic yeses chip away at intuition, and why naming your no’s can be as game-changing as chasing your yeses. You’ll hear stories from my own life (including why a hot air balloon ride will never make my bucket list) and real examples from women in my Catalyst Studio who’ve traded guilt for boundaries, whether it’s declining misaligned patients, skipping unnecessary speaking gigs, or refusing to double-book their schedules.   If you’ve been stretching yourself thin in the name of getting it all done, this episode will show you how a simple shift can free up your time, boost your productivity, and give your self-care the priority it deserves.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 The Fantasy of Saying No 00:33 Creating Your Nope List 02:30 Recognizing Your Inner Nope 02:52 Burnout in Women Physicians 05:24 Why a Nope List Protects Your Energy 07:13 Neuroscience of Intuition and Boundaries 09:20 Real-Life Examples of Saying No 12:09 Avoiding Schedule Overload 14:04 Aligning Your Life with the Nope List 16:04 Catalyst Question and Takeaway   Links Choose Your Gift Catalyst Studio™ Mentorship   Connect with Lara:  Website The Catalyst Way Instagram  Facebook LinkedIn YouTube TikTok     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm