205: Overwhelmed and Burnt Out? It’s Not the Tasks. It’s a Nervous System That Can’t Say No
Sustainable Success: Nervous System Alignment for Burnout-Free Leadership · Sheridan Ruth
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Show Notes
Why do you keep saying "yes" to things you know drain your energy—and then end up burned out, resentful, and overwhelmed?
If saying no feels physically unsafe or emotionally risky, you're not weak—your body is protecting you based on old wiring.
In this episode you’ll:
- Learn why your nervous system resists setting boundaries (even when you know better)
- Discover how to rewire your body to make "no" feel safe, empowering, and automatic
- Get a somatic tool you can use instantly to check in with your body and realign with your needs
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