Saying no doesn’t require a paragraph. Today, Dora unpacks the internal pressure to explain or defend our boundaries — and offers a more empowered alternative. Whether it’s declining plans, protecting your energy, or choosing rest over hustle, this episode is a reminder that “no” is a complete sentence, and a courageous act of self-respect.
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Yesterday
We've Turned Meditation Into Another Performance
Even when we sit down to do something restorative, it's easy to bring along the same expectations we carry everywhere else. We want to make progress, see results, and know we're doing it correctly. Dora recognizes how that achievement mindset showed up in her own meditation pract ... Show More
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Oct 30
Get Curious Before You Judge Yourself
When Dora noticed herself getting frustrated during meditation, her first instinct was to fix the problem. But the more she judged herself for being distracted, the further she got from understanding what she needed. Eventually, she tried a different approach: instead of asking w ... Show More
5m 39s
Oct 28
Why Do I Always Feel Like I'm Not Enough?
Dora has been thinking about what it means to be a good partner, and how easily that desire can turn into pressure to be the best one. More attentive, more patient, more present. No matter how much she gives, there's always another version of herself she could be striving toward. ... Show More
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<p class="p1">Today, we are continuing our Assertiveness Series, and we'll focus on something very important: how to say "no" in English without feeling guilty.</p> <p class="p1">Hi! I'm Georgiana, and I'm back with a new episode of the <em>Speak English Now</em> podcast—the podc ... Show More
