Handle Emotional Labor Requests Without Burning Out

Emotional labor and setting boundaries: how to stop people pleasing burnout and emotional exhaustion A practical guide to handling emotional labor at work and in relationships, managing emotional energy, and recovering from conflict mediation fatigue Learn how to say no politely, protect your energy, and still be supportive without burning out

What You'll Learn:

• Spot the hidden emotional labor you’re doing every day—at work, in relationships, and in family dynamics
• Recognize the three traps high-functioners fall into: default mediator, perpetual cheerleader, and stealth project manager
• Use short, ready-to-go boundary phrases so you can say no politely without over-explaining or feeling guilty
• Redirect emotional labor requests toward healthier options (like HR, managers, therapists, or other resources) instead of taking everything on yourself
• Create a simple personal “emotional energy budget” so you can decide when to engage and when to step back
• Handle conflict mediation fatigue by setting limits on when and how you’ll get involved in other people’s problems
• Break the people pleaser cycle with small, low-stakes experiments in disappointing others safely
• Build sustainable habits that let you stay kind and supportive without sacrificing your mental health