Welcome to the Slay Girl Slave podcast, a space designed to uplift, to motivate, and to inspire you,

to be fearless in the pursuit of your dreams, go after what you deserve, and show up as your

most unapologetic, most authentic self. This audio series was created for every woman who's on the verge of her come-up.

She's creating her own vibe and fiercely transforming her life. So sit down with me, get your notebook,

grab a pen, and let's create the life that you've always dreamed of. I'm your host, Ashley Legs, and this is the Slay Girl Slai podcast.

Hey, girl, hey, welcome back to the Slee Girl Slave podcast.

Happy Monday, Boo.

I hope this episode finds you so well and that you are doing

amazing out there this summer. This is another summer episode, Boo. Told you was going to leave

you high and dry all summer and just like we did last episode, which turns out you guys

loved. I wanted to bring that back and bring back a

moment of calm, reflection, and stillness with some affirmations to set the tone for your week.

But today, I wanted to focus on the other B word boundaries. You guys know how I do affirmations. I focus on one thing I feel like I really

need that week. And for me, it's boundaries. How much of myself I give to other people, right? How often I

show up for others when I haven't shown up for myself yet, checking in with myself, when I feel emotionally

exhausted, when my energy is drained, when someone does or says something that I really don't

want to do, right, or be a part of, but I feel obligated. And none of us should feel obligated to do

anything that we do not want to do. You are not in debt to

anybody. You do not owe anybody of your time. Okay. You don't owe them your emotions, your mental

capacity just because they are requesting it and that you can feel strong about setting some boundaries

for yourself this week and being mindful of your emotional availability. Because that's what

is really about. Preserving your energy and honoring yourself. So these affirmations are what I

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