Mastering Self-Respect and Boundaries to Conquer Anxiety

10 Apr 2025 • 24 min • EN
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Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li dives into the crucial topics of self-respect and boundaries. She shares her insights on how not maintaining these can lead to increased anxiety and a sense of overwhelm due to external expectations, judgments, and criticisms. Dr. Li emphasizes the importance of having the ability to filter what should and shouldn"t impact us, keeping most outside influences out of our "anxiety bucket." Throughout the episode, she shares personal experiences, particularly a visit to the ER, to illustrate the power and necessity of self-advocacy and using one"s voice. Additionally, she offers practices for better preserving self-respect and boundaries and introduces a helpful tool, the VoicePal app, which assists in generating affirmations to reinforce these practices. The episode ends with a reminder of the power of positive affirmations and an invitation to access useful resources related to the episode"s content. Timestamps:[00:02:09] Discussion on the importance of self-respect and boundaries.[00:03:26] Explanation of how anxiety relates to boundaries and self-respect.[00:04:38] Various sources of anxiety connected to external expectations and interactions.[00:06:52] Personal anecdote about a medical visit and the importance of using one"s voice.[00:12:18] Encouragement to practice voicing personal needs and boundaries.[00:16:11] Introduction to the concept of affirmations waterfalls and VoicePal app.[00:17:16] Reading of the affirmations list generated by VoicePal on self-respect and boundaries. To get the free download on Self-Respect that accompanies this episode, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast./com/respect To sign up for the Waitlist for Dr. Li"s signature program Simply Productive, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Us! Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab   

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