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10 things to stop doing in 2026 to help you to breathe easier, feel lighter, and take up the space you deserve.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Stop over-owning other people’s emotions
• Stop saying yes when you want to say no
• Stop over-explaining your boundaries
• Stop ignoring the needs of your body
• Stop minimizing your needs to keep the peace
• Stop confusing empathy with self sacrifice
• Stop assuming conflict means you've done something wrong
• Stop seeking permission to take up space
• Stop abandoning yourself in the name of love
• Stop believing healing needs to be hard

Challenge for the Week

Reflect on where you might be overextending, people-pleasing, or ignoring your needs. Then, take one small, practical step toward stopping that behavior this week. For example:

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If you’re ready to move past old patterns, release blocks, and cultivate a life that truly lights you up, I offer 6 & 12-week coaching programs designed specifically for highly sensitive people and recovering people-pleasers. We’ll work together to:

• Remove what’s holding you back.
• Build tools to support sustainable change.
• Step confidently into a life of joy, clarity, and self-compassion.

Schedule your free 30-minute clarity call today to see if we’re a good fit: https://calendly.com/maryannwalkerlife/freeconsult
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Make sure you’re subscribed so you can catch next week’s episode: 10 Things to Start Doing in 2026 to create more joy, freedom, and balance in your life.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

• Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/maryannwalkerlife/freeconsult
  
  
• “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” Journal: https://maryannwalker-life.kit.com/products/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-journal
• Previous Podcast Episode with Kami Orange on Setting Boundaries: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2028767/episodes/18273512
• Episode on Urgencies vs. Emergencies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2028767/episodes/14601572

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Struggling to set boundaries as a highly sensitive person? You’re not alone. In this episode, boundary coach Kami Orange shares 19 years of experience helping people stop people-pleasing and start saying what they mean—with clarity, kindness, and confidence.

Kami reveals practical boundary phrases and scripts you can use immediately, including how to say no without guilt, respond to difficult requests, and navigate family, work, and social situations. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by overgiving or unsure how to assert yourself, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The four boundary choices: Silence, Indirect, Direct, and Extremes—and when to use them
• How to say no in a soft but firm way that protects your energy
• The HSP-friendly boundary framework: “I can’t do X, but I can do Y”
• Real-life examples for handling overcommitment, money requests, and challenging conversations
• How understanding communication styles and cultural differences can make boundary-setting easier

Challenge for the Week:
Pick one area where you tend to overgive and practice a boundary phrase from this episode. Notice the difference between a weak no and a strong no—and how it empowers your yes.

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Create a life free of guilt and overcommitment. Apply for a free clarity call here: https://calendly.com/maryannwalkerlife/freeconsult

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Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Connect with Kami Orange: https://kamiorangeinfo.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn3TvouJFLCLM61q6uJAGLy380YaHAWn12YzbPbrKD0JwggP6K8zFDloTmuns_aem_d5_XHEDNkcX-hoCLlVJ8dg

Purchase "Say the Thing: Boundary-Setting Scripts & Phrases to Communicate Directly & Speak Up with Kindness" By Kami Orange

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Ever feel like every January you set the same goals… and by February you’re right back where you started?
If you’ve ever told yourself “this is just how I am” or “I’ll try again next year,” this episode is going to gently—but powerfully—challenge that belief.

In today’s episode, MaryAnn explores why New Year’s resolutions don’t fail because of willpower or motivation—but because of the thoughts and emotions you’ve been practicing for years. You’ll learn how your identity, habits, and results are shaped by practiced thoughts—and how shifting them can completely change your outcomes.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why your personality and temperament are not fixed—and how they’re created through practiced thoughts and emotions
• How limiting beliefs sabotage goals around food, money, weight, and relationships
• The difference between self-acceptance and staying stuck
• Why controlling your circumstances isn’t enough if you don’t change your mindset
• Empowering replacement thoughts that support lasting change
• How identity-based thinking keeps you repeating the same resolutions every year
• Why discomfort isn’t dangerous—and how it’s often a sign of growth
• How thought work can help you feel more empowered, consistent, and self-trusting

Common Limiting Beliefs That May Be Holding You Back

You’ll hear real-life examples of common thoughts like:

• “I just can’t say no to desserts.”
• “Making money is hard.”
• “I can’t lose weight.”
• “I’m just unlucky in love.”

And you’ll learn how to shift these into practice thoughts that create feelings of empowerment, possibility, self-trust, and momentum—instead of shame, helplessness, or resignation.

Challenge for the Week

Choose one limiting belief you’ve been repeating and write it down.
Then ask yourself:

• Is this a fact—or just a thought I’ve practiced?
• How does this thought make me feel?
• What is one more supportive thought I could practice instead?

Practice the new thought daily—not to make it instantly believable, but to build awareness and emotional resilience.

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If this episode sparked something for you and you’re curious about the thoughts that may be quietly holding you back, I’d love to support you.

I offer six-week and twelve-week coaching packages designed to help you:

• Break free from people-pleasing and self-doubt
• Build self-trust and emotional clarity
• Set boundaries without guilt
• Create goals that actually stick

You can book a free 30-minute clarity call here: https://calendly.com/maryannwalkerlife/freeconsult

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This month is all about goal setting, mindset shifts, and boundaries, including:

• An upcoming interview with boundary coach and author Kami Orange
• A powerful episode on 10 things to stop doing—and 10 things to start doing—to create more peace and joy

Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

Links Mentioned in This Episode

• Book a free clarity call: https://calendly.com/maryannwalkerlife/freeconsult
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