Mom Wife Career Life | Work-Life Balance for Working Mom, Time Management, Mindset, Healthy Habits, Positive Parenting 226. How To Say No Confidently At Work, At Home And In Life As A Working Mom
Hi Mamas,
I today’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful (and sometimes uncomfortable) topic that every overwhelmed mom needs in her toolkit… how to say NO with confidence, clarity, and kindness.
Because here’s the truth: When you say no with confidence, you’re really saying YES to what matters most… your peace, your time, your family, and your health. 🙌
✨ Whether you’re being asked to host the next PTA fundraiser, cover a project at work, or attend yet another school event… you’ll walk away from this episode with:
- 10 empowering tips to say no without guilt
- Real-life scripts you can use immediately
- How to protect your energy like the limited resource it is
- Tips for navigating pushy people (even if they’re super well-meaning!)
- And how to stay rooted in your values when making decisions
👩💼 From managing work requests to navigating family obligations, this episode is packed with encouragement, humor, and practical advice to help you start building stronger, healthier boundaries—without the emotional hangover.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How to be clear and direct (without being rude)
- Why your tone of voice matters just as much as your words
- How to ditch the guilt and stop over-explaining
- What to say when you’re tempted to cave in (again)
- The game-changing mindset shift that helped me protect time with my daughter during her senior year
- A powerful reminder: "No" is a full sentence. Period.
📘 Mentioned in This Episode:
🌟 Boundaries Made Simple
Your go-to guide for learning how to say no (without feeling like a jerk). Includes sample scripts, mindset shifts, and my personal favorite boundary-setting phrases for both work and home life.
👉 Grab my Boundaries Made Simple guide here!!
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Love & Light,
Kerri
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