EPS. 68: Learning to Say No: How to Stop Living For Everyone Else

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, "I have everything I worked so hard for, so why am I still unhappy?" You've checked all the boxes, built a career, started a family and done everything you thought you were supposed to do. But somewhere along the way, you've become so busy meeting everyone else's needs and expectations that you've lost touch with what you actually want. In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs, I'm joined by Dr. Wendy O'Connor, a Stanford trained positive psychologist and happiness coach, to talk about why learning to say no might be one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Dr. Wendy shares her own experience of building what looked like her dream life, only to find herself burned out, overwhelmed, and wondering why she wasn't happier. We explore how societal expectations, people-pleasing, and the pressure to do it all can leave working moms feeling disconnected from themselves, even when they're doing everything "right." In this episode we talk about: *Why achieving everything you thought you wanted doesn't always lead to happiness *How societal expectations and "autopilot success" keep women stuck in lives that no longer feel right *Why saying no can help you rebuild self-trust and confidence *How to navigate guilt, discomfort, and the fear of disappointing others *Why healthy boundaries can lead to stronger, more authentic relationships *How to start making small changes that help you create a life that feels more like your own Find Dr. Wendy at: Instagram:   / drwendyoconnor   Facebook:   / drwendyoconnor   YouTube:    / drwendyoconnor   LinkedIn:   / drwendyoconnor   Looking for extra support? You can find me at: Website: www.christigmyrcoaching.com Resource Library: https://www.christigmyrcoaching.com/r... Pinterest:   / workingmomburnoutcoach   Facebook:   / christigmyrcoaching   Want to be a guest on Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs: For Burned Out, Career-Minded Moms? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpr... You can also apply at: https://www.christigmyrcoaching.com/p...