{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Boundaries During Holidays: How to Say No Without Guilt or Drama","description":"As we navigate the holiday season, setting boundaries can be challenging. Find out how to respond confidently to intrusive questions and requests without guilt or drama. Learn why boundaries are hard to set during the holidays and discover effective strategies to assert your needs while maintaining relationships. From common boundary mistakes to real-life examples, this episode offers practical tips to help you protect your energy and priorities, enhancing both personal and professional interactions. Tune in to develop the skills to speak up with confidence and authenticity. Happy holidays! 00:00 Introduction: Navigating Holiday Boundaries 00:52 Why Setting Boundaries is Challenging During Holidays 08:56 Common Boundary Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 12:52 Effective Communication for Firm and Warm Boundaries 13:56 Handling Pushback on Your Boundaries 16:12 Conclusion: Strengthening Your Unapologetic Voice &amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udf81&amp;nbsp;Free Resource: Download the&amp;nbsp;30 Power Shifts Guide&amp;nbsp;\u2014 a free, practical cheat sheet with real-life \u201cweak vs. powerful\u201d word swaps for meetings, presentations, and everyday conversations.   Replace soft, hesitant phrases with powerful, natural ones.   Speak with clarity, conviction, and calm authority.   Be heard&amp;nbsp;without apology.   \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;Get your free guide here:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/assertiveway.aweb.page\/30power&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u2705&amp;nbsp;Free Newsletter:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/assertiveway.com\/newsletter\/ &amp;nbsp; \u2705&amp;nbsp;Take the Quiz 'Do You Speak Like a High-Impact Leader?':&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/myassertiveway.outgrow.us\/highimpactleader&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u2705&amp;nbsp;Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes:&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast\/id1623647915&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u2705&amp;nbsp;Listen on Spotify:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2 &amp;nbsp; \u2705&amp;nbsp;Order our book, \u2018Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy &amp;amp; Bold Leadership\u2019 where each strategy is also a real story:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook\/dp\/B0CW2X4WWL\/ &amp;nbsp; \u2705&amp;nbsp;Follow the show host, Ivna Curi, on LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \u2705&amp;nbsp;Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;http:\/\/assertiveway.com\/workshops Contact me:&amp;nbsp;info@assertiveway.com&amp;nbsp;or&amp;nbsp;ivnacuri@assertiveway.com Contact me on Linkedin:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 ","author_name":"Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39518260\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39518260"}