Dr. Yvette's Blog
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Stories and learnings from my own personal journey into deeper compassion, healthier relationships and nonviolent living. Please feel free to leave comments and questions on any posts; I love being in conversation with you.
Category: Boundaries & Power
boundaries
#95 Stay in Your Lane: What’s Yours to Carry—And What Isn’t? All About Boundaries
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling strangely heavy, like you just picked up someone else’s emotional baggage without even realizing it? You ...
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Boundaries & Power
#93 Too Much, Too Loud, Too Honest? Try Soft Power.
I’ve lost track of how many times someone has said it, either directly or indirectly. You’re too much. You’re a lot. You could be a ...
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Boundaries & Power
#87 Feeling Undermined? How to Reclaim Your Power
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling undermined, small, dismissed, or questioning yourself? Maybe you shared something personal, only to have the other ...
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boundaries
#78 Boundaries vs. Abandonment: How to Prioritize Yourself Without Guilt
If you ever feel guilty for saying "no" or setting boundaries with others, then let's get clear on the difference between boundaries vs. abandonment.
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boundaries
How to Set Boundaries and Prioritize Self-Care
Learning how to set boundaries in relationships where your needs aren’t acknowledged can be challenging. Whether it’s with friends, family, or colleagues, many of us ...
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awareness
When to Stay, When to Let Go: Finding Clarity In Relationships
Deciding when to stay in a relationship and when to let go is never easy. Whether we’re dealing with a marriage, a friendship, or a ...
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Boundaries & Power
Boundaries in Relationships: How to Set Terms of Engagement
Relationships thrive when there are clear terms of engagement, but what does this really mean? Imagine what it would be like if you knew exactly ...
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Boundaries & Power
How to Handle Criticism From A Supervisor
Listening to the criticism from a supervisor can be one of the most painful things we experience at work. In our deep desire to escape ...
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Boundaries & Power
How to Step Out of a Power Struggle
Have you ever found yourself caught up in the tangled nets of a power struggle and wanting to find a way to more ease and ...
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Boundaries & Power
How to Apologize: Two Examples
One of the best things we can do for our relationships is connect deeply with the effect our actions have on others, and learn how ...
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boundaries
#95 Stay in Your Lane: What’s Yours to Carry—And What Isn’t? All About Boundaries
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling strangely heavy, like you just picked up someone else’s emotional baggage without even realizing it? You ...
Read more
Boundaries & Power
#93 Too Much, Too Loud, Too Honest? Try Soft Power.
I’ve lost track of how many times someone has said it, either directly or indirectly. You’re too much. You’re a lot. You could be a ...
Read more
Boundaries & Power
#87 Feeling Undermined? How to Reclaim Your Power
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling undermined, small, dismissed, or questioning yourself? Maybe you shared something personal, only to have the other ...
Read more
boundaries
#78 Boundaries vs. Abandonment: How to Prioritize Yourself Without Guilt
If you ever feel guilty for saying "no" or setting boundaries with others, then let's get clear on the difference between boundaries vs. abandonment.
Read more
boundaries
How to Set Boundaries and Prioritize Self-Care
Learning how to set boundaries in relationships where your needs aren’t acknowledged can be challenging. Whether it’s with friends, family, or colleagues, many of us ...
Read more
awareness
When to Stay, When to Let Go: Finding Clarity In Relationships
Deciding when to stay in a relationship and when to let go is never easy. Whether we’re dealing with a marriage, a friendship, or a ...
Read more
Boundaries & Power
Boundaries in Relationships: How to Set Terms of Engagement
Relationships thrive when there are clear terms of engagement, but what does this really mean? Imagine what it would be like if you knew exactly ...
Read more
Boundaries & Power
How to Handle Criticism From A Supervisor
Listening to the criticism from a supervisor can be one of the most painful things we experience at work. In our deep desire to escape ...
Read more
Boundaries & Power
How to Step Out of a Power Struggle
Have you ever found yourself caught up in the tangled nets of a power struggle and wanting to find a way to more ease and ...
Read more
Boundaries & Power
How to Apologize: Two Examples
One of the best things we can do for our relationships is connect deeply with the effect our actions have on others, and learn how ...
Read more