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Learning to Protect Your Energy | Stop Saying Yes All the Time | English podcast for intermediate

🛑 Learning to Protect Your Energy | Stop Saying Yes All the Time Ever find yourself saying "yes" when you really want to say "no"? Do you often feel tired, overwhelmed, or resentful because you're trying to please everyone else? You are not alone. In this episode, Emma shares a funny but painfully relatable story about helping a stranger move a couch just because she felt too awkward to refuse. We dive deep into why we struggle to set boundaries and how "people-pleasing" might actually be draining your energy. This conversation is for anyone who: ✅ Finds it hard to set boundaries with friends or colleagues ✅ Feels guilty or "selfish" whenever they say no ✅ Wants to stop overcommitting and start protecting their energy ✅ Needs polite, professional ways to decline requests You'll learn: 3 powerful phrases to say "no" elegantly (without being rude) The "Oxygen Mask" rule: Why self-care is actually an act of service How to use the "I have a policy" technique to avoid arguments Why "No" is a complete sentence (but how to soften it) 💬 What You'll Hear: Emma’s subtle "couch moving" disaster story Role-play practice: Declining work tasks & weekend emails Useful Vocabulary: "My plate is full," "Overcommit," "Resentful" The psychology behind why we crave validation 🎯 Key Takeaway: Self-care is not selfish—it’s sustainable. You cannot pour from an empty cup. Saying "no" to others is often saying "yes" to your own mental health. 💛 Our Mission: At English Time Podcast, we help you speak English with confidence in a way that feels natural and stress-free. No pressure, no perfection — just real progress. --- 📌 Your Turn! We want to hear from you! Leave a comment below: What is one thing you have been wanting to say "no" to recently? Try using one of the phrases we learned today (e.g., "My plate is full"). Your story might encourage someone else to set a healthy boundary today. 💬 --- 👍 If you enjoyed this episode: Hit the LIKE button 👍 SUBSCRIBE for more confidence-building English lessons SHARE this with a friend who needs a little more "me time" It really helps us bring you more high-quality content! #EnglishLearning #HowToSayNo #Boundaries #SelfCare #MentalHealth #PeoplePleasing #EnglishConversation #SpeakEnglish #ESL #ConfidentEnglish #RealEnglish #EnglishTips #ESLPodcast #ProtectYourEnergy