Mom Wife Career Life | Time Management & Work-Life Balance for Working Moms,  Mindset, Healthy Habits, Positive Parenting

226. How To Say No Confidently At Work, At Home And In Life As A Working Mom


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Hi Mamas,

I today’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful (and sometimes uncomfortable) topic that every overwhelmed mom needs in her toolkit… how to say NO with confidence, clarity, and kindness.

Because here’s the truth: When you say no with confidence, you’re really saying YES to what matters most… your peace, your time, your family, and your health. 🙌

✨ Whether you’re being asked to host the next PTA fundraiser, cover a project at work, or attend yet another school event… you’ll walk away from this episode with:

  • 10 empowering tips to say no without guilt
  • Real-life scripts you can use immediately
  • How to protect your energy like the limited resource it is
  • Tips for navigating pushy people (even if they’re super well-meaning!)
  • And how to stay rooted in your values when making decisions
  • 👩‍💼 From managing work requests to navigating family obligations, this episode is packed with encouragement, humor, and practical advice to help you start building stronger, healthier boundaries—without the emotional hangover.

    💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    1. How to be clear and direct (without being rude)
    2. Why your tone of voice matters just as much as your words
    3. How to ditch the guilt and stop over-explaining
    4. What to say when you’re tempted to cave in (again)
    5. The game-changing mindset shift that helped me protect time with my daughter during her senior year
    6. A powerful reminder: "No" is a full sentence. Period.
    7.  

      📘 Mentioned in This Episode:

      🌟 Boundaries Made Simple

      Your go-to guide for learning how to say no (without feeling like a jerk). Includes sample scripts, mindset shifts, and my personal favorite boundary-setting phrases for both work and home life.
      👉 Grab my Boundaries Made Simple guide here!!

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      📌 Looking for Time-Saving FREEBIES? I've Got You Covered!

      • 🔥 Boundaries Made Simple… guilt-free scripts, mindset shifts, and a “guilt-detox” checklist
      • 💖 Goal Manifesting Planner … map your dreams with bite-size prompts
      • 🥗 Stress Free Weeknight Dinners Guide reclaim your evenings (and your sanity)
      • 📱 Tech Time-Out for Moms Guide… ditch the scroll and win back precious minutes
      • 🧹 Spring Cleaning Checklist… because clutter steals time, too
      • 🎅Christmas Planning Guide… yes, early prep counts as self-care
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        If you’re looking to get control of your schedule and make time for amazing family memories, book a FREE discovery call with me today!

         

        Love & Light, 

        Kerri

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