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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:

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• Step confidently into a life of joy, clarity, and self-compassion.

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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