Goal: Protect your energy without second-guessing yourself.

Tools:

• Short & Simple: “No, thanks” is a full sentence. No extra explaining needed.
• Delay Tactic: If unsure, say, “Let me think about it.”
• Mirror Practice: Say “no” in the mirror until it feels less scary.
• Mindset Shift: Saying no to them = saying yes to you.

Goal: Learn to spot safe vs unsafe energy early.

Tools:

• Red Flags: Guilt trips, ignoring boundaries, making you feel small.
• Green Flags: Consistency, listening, celebrating your wins.
• Gut Check: Notice how your body feels around them — trust it.
• Mindset Shift: Flags don’t change color — believe the first one you see.

Goal: Build relationships that add to your life, not drain it.

Tools:

• Energy Audit: Do you feel better or worse after hanging out?
• Support Swap: Friends should listen as much as they talk.
• Celebrate Each Other: Jealousy is a red flag — cheerleaders are keepers.
• Mindset Shift: Real friends leave you full, not empty.

Goal: Navigate family while keeping your own identity.

Tools:

• Pick Your Battles: Not every disagreement needs a fight.
• Boundary Phrases: “I don’t want to talk about that right now.”
• Safe Spaces: Create a physical/mental place to retreat when overwhelmed.
• Mindset Shift: You can love family without agreeing with them on everything.