Stop Saying Yes When You Want to Say No! (Follow THESE Clear Boundaries to Protect Your Energy)

Protecting one's energy is presented as a crucial investment for overall well-being, influencing how individuals show up, use their time, and connect with others. The discussion distinguishes between "energy investors," who leave you feeling inspired, and "energy thieves," who drain you, even unintentionally. Subtle ways people drain energy are explored, including emotional dumping, chronic taking, boundary testing, and conditional admiration. The podcast emphasizes recognizing and addressing "inner leaks," such as over-giving and confusing exhaustion with productivity, to stop self-betrayal. Practical tools are shared for protecting energy without becoming cold, including setting physical, emotional, and energetic boundaries, and utilizing the pause test, energy audits, and the 24-hour rule.