To celebrate the endo f 2023, Ellen and Tish are resharing the top episodes of the year – ICMI (in case you missed it).  Today we revisit episode 68 on midlife over commitment.  Tish and Ellen address how midlife is the best time to learn to prioritize, set boundaries, delegate tasks, and practice self-care…. and they give themselves a little grace too.  Enjoy this 2023 ICMI episode. 

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Ever felt shackled to a to-do list that's longer than a CVS receipt? Ellen and I certainly have, and we're peeling back the layers of why our calendars are crammed with more than just cozy fall recipes and autumn equinox festivities. Our latest chat bravely confronts the tangled web of social expectations and perfectionism that lead us down the path of overcommitment, especially prevalent among women at midlife. We're swapping tales of FOMO and sharing the candid crunch of realizing when your 'yes' should've been a 'no'. 

With laughter, empathy, and a dash of tough love, we navigate the choppy waters of saying 'no' and the relief that follows. We get real about the art of people-pleasing and the necessity of pausing before piling on more to our plates. Through tales of car cleaning gone wrong and the familiar itch to appease, we're here to remind you that sometimes, checking your calendar is more vital than checking off tasks. Ellen and I don't shy away from the PPT—People Pleasing Trap—and we're dishing out strategies to strike a balance between being generous with your time and being generous to yourself.

As the conversation winds down, we embrace the quiet strength found in solitude, dissecting the difference between being alone and feeling lonely. We muse on the evolution of downtime needs as we journey through midlife and the Wisdom of setting boundaries that are less about fences and more about self-preservation. So, if your soul's crying out for a breather, let our talk be the sign you've been waiting for. It's time to honor your needs, find joy in your commitments, and maybe, just maybe, treat yourself to a mini Dutch oven meal—because you deserve it.

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