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Escape Burnout #4: Say No Without Guilt & Get Your Time Back

Author
Velma Knowles
Published
Tue 05 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://LeadersPathway.podbean.com/e/escape-burnout-4-say-no-without-guilt-get-your-time-back/

You’re not burned out because you don’t care. You’re burned out because you keep saying yes when your soul is screaming no.


In this episode of the Escape Burnout & Reclaim Your Life series, we dive into Shift #4: Protect Your Non-Negotiables—and how to set boundaries that stick (without guilt, apology, or burnout).


You’ll meet Harold again—our high-performing exec who looked successful on the outside but was unraveling inside. This time, we find out how his daughter’s question made him finally draw the line…


🛑 You’ll learn:




  • The 3 boundary-setting moves Harold made to reclaim his calendar—and his peace




  • How to say “no” with clarity, kindness, and confidence




  • Why burnout is not a time problem… it’s a boundary problem




Want help protecting your non-negotiables?


🎁 Email [email protected] with subject line “Boundaries” and I’ll send you a calendar link to book your free 35-minute clarity coaching call. No fluff. Just next steps.


Bonus... when you do, I'll give you my 5 Scripts that Say No  (without sounding like a jerk).


Your life’s too valuable to spend it running on empty.


Let’s fix that.


 


 


 


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