The Power of Saying NO! Protecting your energy and filling up your energetic bucket

**Show Notes for It's the Vibe Podcast with Megan Coleman**

*Introduction:*
- Megan Coleman opens the episode, running on minimal sleep but fuelled by a recent life hack that's changed her perspective.
- Excitement about podcasting from her subconscious for an even better experience.

*Weekend Update:*
- Cody visited for the weekend, but Megan had to cancel dinner plans with friends due to a last-minute client issue, feeling guilty about letting her friends down.
- Megan's god-sister inspired the episode as she discussed her feelings of guilt.
- Megan had an early night at 8 pm after a hectic week.
- Saturdays are now Megan's "being days," with no chance of staying up until 9 pm.
- Decision to give up corporate box seats.

*Being Days and Family Time:*
- Explaining the concept of "being days."
- Sunday included a visit to a 10-year memorial, providing a wholesome family day at the cemetery.
- The struggle of repeatedly saying no to joining friends for lunch after the memorial.

*Filling Your Own Cup:*
- Megan discusses her conversation with Casey about filling up your own cup first.
- Clearing out the schedule and going all in on personal goals and achievements.
- The shift from unclear purpose to intense focus on bringing her vision to life.

*Saying No and Protecting Your Energy:*
- Megan reflects on the shift from being open to anything to saying no because she's busy pursuing her goals.
- Emphasising that it's okay to say no without needing a specific reason.
- The importance of recognising finite energy and learning to protect it at all costs.

*Auditing Your Energy Bucket:*
- Visualising an energy bucket (hers is pink) with leaks draining energy twice as quickly as it comes in.
- Plugging energetic leaks to ensure energy is used efficiently and doesn't go to waste.
- Training the mind to focus energy only on things that serve and recharge.

*What's Not the Vibe vs. What Is the Vibe:*
- Megan encourages listeners to audit their energy buckets for leaks and eliminate or redirect them.
- Recognising the importance of treating energy as a precious resource.
- The vibe is about plugging up leaks in your energy bucket and pouring from overflow.

*Closing:*
- Megan wraps up the episode with a reminder to prioritise self-care, eliminate energy-draining activities, and focus on what truly serves you.

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