3223: The Power of Saying “No” by Julie Freidell with No Sidebar on Simplifying Life & Minimalism Advice

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🗓️ 21 June 2024

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3223: Julie Freidell's journey from being a perpetual people pleaser to someone who prioritizes her own well-being is a compelling story of self-discovery and empowerment. Through learning to say "No," she overcame anxiety and found balance, leading to more meaningful relationships, increased productivity, and genuine personal freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/no/ Quotes to ponder: "Whether you deal with anxiety or not, giving yourself permission to say 'No' provides the power to delegate where and when you create space for yourself." "Being busy is not (ever) the answer. In fact, when you’re busy, you’re not showing up for your loved ones in the way that you should be." "Learn to say 'No' for the sake of saying 'Yes' to a better life." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is optimal living daily episode 3223.
0:04.0	The Power of Saying No.
0:06.0	By Julie Friedell with no sidebar.com
0:09.0	and I'm Justin Moleck.
0:11.0	Now let's jump right into today's post as we optimize your life.
0:15.0	The power of saying no by Julie Fridell with no sidebar. no, coworkers, family members, professors, and employers.
0:34.6	I wanted to be well liked, and I never wanted to let anyone down.
0:38.9	I was a people pleaser.
0:40.6	I was constantly over-committed, and I wasn't taking care of my own needs as much as I should have.
0:47.0	I thrived on this busy lifestyle.
0:50.0	My life didn't feel exciting and adventurous if my schedule was too open.
0:55.0	For so long I neglected my need to slow down and check in with myself.
1:00.0	Eventually this way of living blew up in my face.
1:04.0	In my junior year of college I experienced my first panic attack.
1:08.0	I was eating dinner with friends when suddenly my body started shaking uncontrollably, my heart was pounding through my chest, my perception was thrown off, and I was the most frightened I had ever been in my life.
1:21.0	I thought I was dying. Thank God I was wrong. I wasn't prepared for how this
1:27.0	episode would alter my everyday life. From that point forward I experienced countless panic attacks and persistent anxiety.
1:36.0	I had completely changed the way I was living because I had no other option.
1:40.0	I dedicated my time to figuring out what was triggering my anxiety and finding the best ways to alleviate the symptoms.
1:48.0	I practiced more yoga, started meditating, received acupuncture treatments, and went to a massage therapist.
1:55.0	I read positive texts, spoke openly and honestly, made sure I was getting enough sleep,
2:01.0	became more mindful, and slowed down my busy life.
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