Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2618: [Part 1] Setting Limits Can Keep You Sane: Here’s How to Do It by Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Protecting Your Time
Jun 9, 2025
Explore the hidden costs of saying 'yes' to everything and how it can lead to burnout. Learn why setting boundaries is crucial for safeguarding your time, energy, and values. Elana Miller shares her mindfulness experiment that reveals the power of saying 'no' and its positive impact on relationships and mental health. Discover the art of declining requests to foster healthier connections without resentment.
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Elena's Yes Experiment Fail
- Elena Miller tried saying yes to everything as a mindfulness experiment and faced difficulties with common daily interactions.
- This revealed how constant agreement disrupts personal priorities and creates unwanted obligations.
Saying Yes Limits Priorities
- Saying yes to everything can prevent prioritizing personal values, time, and energy.
- Constant agreement may sacrifice important relationships and individual goals.
Say No To Protect You
- Learn to say no to protect your time and priorities without fear of alienation.
- Setting limits reduces resentment and can improve relationships.
