Friday Fix: Episode 214 Theres a lot of information out there about settinghealthy boundaries. But sometimes, its difficult to get to the first stepsaying ‘no.’ If youre apeople-pleaseror youfear missing out, saying ‘no’ is difficult. Verywell / Julie Bang Its especially uncomfortable to say ‘no’ to help. More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, pleaseleave us a review on Apple Podcasts....

But the truth is, people of all ages need mental strength. In fact, kids need mental strength more than ever right now. The pandemic has been rough on everyone, especially kids. Verywell / Julie Bang After all, kids often need a coach who is there with them in the moment. More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, pleaseleave us a review on Apple Podcasts....

Sometimes, that means saying no to something like, No, I wont loan you my car. Sometimes, its important toannounce your boundariesto other people. You might say, kindly dont ask about my health issues in front of other people. At other times, however, its best to show what your boundaries are with your behavior. But there are a lot of misconceptions about boundaries. More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms....

More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, pleaseleave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Episode Transcript Welcome toThe Verywell Mind Podcast.Im Amy Morin, LCSW. Verywell / Julie Bang Im also a psychotherapist and a best-selling author of five books on mental strength. My newest book, “13 Things Mentally Strong People Dont Do Workbook” is now on sale. Youre listening to the Friday Fix....

More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Links and Resources Episode Transcript For press inquiries, just contact press@verywellmind.com. Verywell / Julie Bang Welcome toThe Verywell Mind Podcast.Im Amy Morin, LCSW. Youre listening to the Friday Fix. And the fun part is we record the show from a sailboat in the Florida Keys....

If so, you gave that person two extra hours of your life. Have you ever blamed someone for ruining your day or putting you in abad mood? If so, you gave that person power over youremotions. Verywell / Julie Bang We give negative people too much of our time, energy, and mental real estate in many ways. And the truth is we all let negative people sometimes take a toll on us at some point....

Its clear that physical activity isnt just good for your body. Its also good for your mind. But themind/body connectionis a two-way street. Verywell / Julie Bang There are many ways it’s possible for you to use your mind to help your body too. Everything from laughter to meditation might help you live a healthier, longer life. Your mind can also help you perform better, regardless of whether youre an athlete or a salesperson....

An aversion to happiness can take a toll on your well-being and life. You might have also found yourself in a tough spot in life. Those are just a few reasons why its hard to allow ourselves to be happy sometimes. Verywell / Julie Bang More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, pleaseleave us a review on Apple Podcasts....

I put out the call on social media to ask me anything you want. And you certainly answered! So those are some of the things we talk about on todays show. Theyre great questions because the people around you affect your mental strength. While you cant change other people, you’re free to certainly influence them. it’s possible for you to also choose how you respond to them. If I didnt answer your question today, stay tuned....

In my work as an author, its more of a one-sided conversation. But a podcast is different. I can answer questions in real-time. Its almost like being able to have a two-way conversation with our listeners. So I thought it was a good time to do another “Ask Me Anything” episode. I love knowing what you want to learn more about. And hearing your voicemail messages makes it seem like were actually talking....

So thats where these ‘Ask Me Anything’ episodes come in. Every month or so, I pick a few questions and address them on the podcast. On todays show, I answer questions about recognizing if you havedepression, dealing within-law relationships, andself-talk. Verywell / Julie Bang If you have a question youd like me to answer on a future episode, leave me avoicemail question. Just know, your question might be played on air....

I commonly get questions like, Can you talk to my partner about their drinking for me? Its not good for her kids to see that. I dont blame any of these people for feeling desperate to change someone elses behavior. Verywell / Julie Bang. But our attempts to make other people change often backfire. Lecturing someone, educating them aboutwhy their habits are unhealthy, or pleading with them to change doesnt work....

Thats whyNew Year’s resolutionsrarely work. Thats why Im a fan of 30-day challenges. Soon, you might realize how much every day counts as you have limited time to reach your goal. Verywell / Julie Bang That’s why I have found 30-day challenges helpful in my life. Sometimes, they motivate me to create change. At other times, they provide me with information. I treat them as a behavioral experiment that I test for 30 days....