In this episode, I talked about the sixth step of the Accountability Code—feedback, which is all about using past experiences to make better choices moving forward. I shared a personal story from my upcoming book Becoming Boss Minded called The Art of Saying No, where I learned the hard way that helping too much can lead to burnout. I explained how saying yes too often, even with good intentions, can hurt your mental health and relationships. This story helped me see how important it is to set boundaries and focus on what really matters.

I introduced a step-by-step method called the Six Ps to help you feel more confident when saying no. These steps help you protect your time, energy, and peace of mind so you can grow without overwhelming yourself. I also reminded listeners that feedback doesn’t always come right away, it often shows up after the fact, and that’s okay. What matters is learning from it and doing better next time. I hope my story inspires you to reflect on your own past experiences and use them to build a healthier, more balanced future.

Key Topics Covered:

• What feedback really means and why it’s important

• A personal story about feeling overwhelmed while trying to help family

• How burnout can sneak up when you say yes too often

• The danger of letting others' expectations define you

• How a tough moment became a turning point for change

• Why clear boundaries are necessary for growth and peace

• The impact of miscommunication and emotional stress

• Introducing the Six Ps method to confidently say no

• How faith and prayer support better decision-making

• Encouragement to reflect, learn, and grow from past feedback

Marci Barker
Life Coach specializing in Accountability for Business Owners Author of The Accountability Code
It's Time to Wake Up and Show Up!
www.marcibarker.com
⬆Grab my free audiobook here⬆

Follow me on Facebook
Marci Barker Accountability Coach & Speaker

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marcibarker.fast/

Follow me on Twitter Marci Barker (@MarciBFitness) on X

Follow me on Youtube Your Loving Kick in the Pants