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 velma@velmaknowles.com 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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