What’s Your #1 Boundary Blind Spot ...... and What to Do Next?

Image Source

Quiz Questions

1.
Your manager asks you to take an extra project this week, even though your plate is full. What do you do?
Image Source
- A.
  Offer to take it if they can free up budget for bonus
- B.
  Say yes right away so you don’t disappoint anyone, and they're not short staffed, while scrambling to get there
- C.
  Agree but feel resentful and complain to a friend later instead of addressing it with your manager.
- D.
  Ask about the timeline and whether there is extra pay or scope reduction, then negotiate what you can take on.
2.
A close friend calls and says they are short on rent, asking to borrow $500. How do you respond?
Image Source
- A.
  Offer the help in a different form, like connecting them to resources or splitting a smaller, documented loan with a repayment plan.
- B.
  Loan the money but cover for them later or avoid asking about repayment because you do not want to cause trouble.
- C.
  Lend it right away, trusting the relationship more than the risk to your own budget.
- D.
  You really want to help but say you cannot this month, then feel guilty for days.
3.
Your partner suggests trying something sexual you feel unsure about. What is your approach?
Image Source
- A.
  You agree but feel numb or disconnected during it, and you do not bring it up later.
- B.
  You go along to avoid making them feel rejected, even though it does not feel right for you.
- C.
  You say what you are comfortable with, offer an alternative, and agree to check in afterward.
- D.
  You avoid talking about it, hoping the desire will pass or they will forget the idea.
4.
At a family gathering someone reaches to hug you and you do not want to be touched. How do you respond?
Image Source
- A.
  You make a joke in the moment and later feel violated but do not address it.
- B.
  You smile and laugh it off while feeling icky, then replay it later.
- C.
  You step back and say, "I prefer not to be hugged," calmly and move on.
- D.
  You freeze and allow it because you do not want to cause a scene.
5.
Your partner or housemate unloads emotional stress on you every night and expects you to fix it. How do you usually react?
Image Source
- A.
  You become their go-to fixer, cancel your plans, and feel drained but guilty for setting limits.
- B.
  You try to solve their problems by giving financial help or paying for services, even when it stretches you.
- C.
  You start avoiding them to escape the emotional load instead of addressing the pattern.
- D.
  You set a time-limited conversation and suggest they seek additional support or strategies.
6.
A relative insists you participate in a tradition that makes you uncomfortable, like sharing personal health details. What do you do?
Image Source
- A.
  You laugh it off in the moment but later feel exposed and anxious.
- B.
  You go along to avoid family drama, then regret it privately.
- C.
  You politely decline and offer a different way to participate, like a lighter anecdote.
- D.
  You agree to the tradition because you worry about looking difficult, and you later compensate by doing extra favors.
7.
Household chores and bills start to pile up because you keep taking on more to keep the peace. What is your next move?
Image Source
- A.
  You take on even more, thinking it will prevent conflict, then feel exhausted.
- B.
  You start covering extra bills or errands to keep things smooth financially, even though it strains you.
- C.
  You avoid bringing it up until you suddenly blow up and regret how you handled it.
- D.
  You propose a clear chore and bill schedule with swap options and consequences for missed tasks.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
The Yes Reflex: “My Yes Comes Before My Needs”
Image Source
Your Boundary Blindspot: The Yes ReflexYou’re the person others can count on. You care deeply, show up fully, and your heart for people is one of your greatest strengths.Your blind spot? Sometimes your automatic “yes” to others becomes an unintentional “no” to yourself.You may avoid disappointing people, but it can leave you feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or quietly resentful.Your next step: Practice the pause. Before saying yes, ask yourself: “Am I choosing this from love… or from fear of letting someone down?”Ready to turn awareness into action? Boundary Bootcamp will help you build the confidence, language, and self-trust to honor others without abandoning yourself. Ready to stop leaving yourself behind?You can in a small way today by learning how to say no without guilt.Access My guided workbook to help you learn how to say no without guilt so you can start saying yes to yourself. Click the link below to find out how.The-Guilt-free-No-Reset-WorkbookYour Next Step: Meet SherrellConfidence, Boundary & Identity CoachYour yes may be costing you more than you realize.Awareness is powerful, but practice is what helps the pattern change. That is why I created Boundary Bootcamp - a simple reset for those who are ready to stop saying yes when your whole body means no.Inside, you’ll receive the 3 B’s:Backseat A 3-day challenge to notice where your automatic yes has been putting everyone else first.Boundaries The release of The Guilt-Free No Reset Workbook to help you say no without guilt.Becoming A 90-minute live reset with me and other women learning how to choose themselves, too.Live Reset: July 30, 7:30–9:00 PM ET on ZoomFirst 10 Seats: $27 Regular price: $40
2.
The Smooth Operator ..I Smooth Things Over
Image Source
Your Boundary Blindspot: The Smooth OperatorYou’re great at reading the room, keeping things calm, and finding a way to make things work. Your ability to bring peace is a strength.Your blind spot? Sometimes smoothing things over on the outside means ignoring what’s happening on the inside.Keeping the peace can come at a cost when your needs, feelings, or voice stay hidden.Your next step: Before you smooth it over, pause and ask yourself: “Am I creating real peace .... or just avoiding discomfort?”Ready to practice speaking up without losing yourself?You can in a small way today by learning how to say no without guilt.Access My guided workbook to help you learn how to say no without guilt so you can start saying yes to yourself. Click the link below to find out howThe-Guilt-free-No-Reset-WorkbookYour Next Step: Meet SherrellConfidence, Boundary & Identity CoachKeeping the peace should not cost you yours.Awareness is powerful, but practice is what helps the pattern change. That is why I created Boundary Bootcamp, a simple reset for women who are ready to speak up without guilt, fear, or overexplaining.Inside, you’ll receive the 3 B’s:Backseat A 3-day challenge to notice where keeping things calm has been putting your needs in the backseat.Boundaries The release of The Guilt-Free No Reset Workbook to help you express your needs, preferences, and no without guilt.Becoming A 90-minute live reset with me and other women learning how to choose themselves without becoming harsh, cold, or disconnected.Live Reset: July 30, 7:30–9:00 PM ET on ZoomFirst 10 Seats: $27 Regular price: $40
3.
The Bailor
Image Source
Your Boundary Blindspot: The BailorYou’re the person people know they can count on. You show up, support, and step in when someone needs help. Your generosity is one of your greatest strengths.Your blind spot? Sometimes helping others get back on their feet means you end up carrying weight that was never yours to hold.You may say “it’s just money,” cover the cost, avoid the awkward conversation, or step in because you care ... but over time it can leave you feeling overwhelmed, financially stretched thin, quietly resentful, and wondering why everyone else is okay while you’re running on empty.Your next step: Before stepping in, pause and ask yourself: “Am I supporting their growth… or preventing them from carrying what belongs to them?”Ready to practice giving without losing yourself?You can in a small way today by learning how to say no without guilt.Access My guided workbook to help you learn how to say no without guilt so you can start saying yes to yourself. Click the link below to find out howThe-Guilt-free-No-Reset-WorkbookYour Next Step: Meet SherrellConfidence, Boundary & Identity CoachYou can care deeply without carrying everything.Awareness is powerful, but practice is what helps the pattern change. That is why I created Boundary Bootcamp, a simple reset to help you honor your needs, desires, comfort, and limits without guilt.Inside, you’ll receive the 3 B’s:BackseatA 3-day challenge to notice where helping others has been putting your needs, peace, or resources in the backseat.BoundariesThe release of The Guilt-Free No Reset Workbook to help you say no, pause before stepping in, and stop over giving without guilt.BecomingA 90-minute live reset with me and other women learning how to support people without carrying what was never theirs to hold.Live Reset: July 30, 7:30–9:00 PM ET on ZoomFirst 10 Seats: $27 Regular price: $40
4.
The Shape Shifter "I Adapt to Keep Connection”
Image Source
Your Boundary Blindspot: The Shape ShifterYou care about connection and want the person you’re with to feel valued, wanted, and accepted. Your ability to notice and adapt to others is one of your strengths.Your blind spot? Sometimes adapting to keep closeness means your own comfort, sexual desires, and limits get pushed aside.You may tell yourself, “It’s not a big deal,” avoid sharing what you want or don’t want, or go along with intimacy without fully checking in with yourself ... but over time it can leave you feeling disconnected from your own needs, your body, or the relationship you truly want.Your next step: Before automatically adapting, pause and ask yourself: “Am I choosing this from desire and connection… or from fear of disappointing someone?”Ready to practice intimacy without losing yourself?You can in a small way today by learning how to say no without guilt.Access My guided workbook to help you learn how to say no without guilt so you can start saying yes to yourself. Click the link below to find out howThe-Guilt-free-No-Reset-WorkbookYour Next Step: Meet SherrellConfidence, Boundary & Identity CoachConnection should not require you to disappear.Awareness is powerful, but practice is what helps the pattern change. That is why I created Boundary Bootcamp, a simple reset for you to honor your needs, desires, comfort, and limits without guilt.Inside, you’ll receive the 3 B’s:Backseat A 3-day challenge to notice where adapting to others has been putting your comfort, voice, or limits in the backseat.Boundaries The release of The Guilt-Free No Reset Workbook to help you express what feels right, what does not, and what you need without overexplaining.Becoming A 90-minute live reset with me and other women learning how to choose connection without losing themselves.Live Reset: July 30, 7:30–9:00 PM ET on ZoomFirst 10 Seats: $27 Regular price: $40
5.
The Balancer
Image Source
Your Boundary Blindspot: The BalancerYou’ve learned that healthy boundaries aren’t about pushing people away ...they’re about creating relationships where both you and others matter.Your strength? You can care, connect, and support without automatically abandoning your own needs.Your blind spot? Even healthy boundaries have room to grow. Sometimes the next layer is noticing the moments where old patterns quietly show back up, especially with the people, situations, or emotions that matter mostYour next step: Pause and ask yourself: “Where do I still find it hardest to honor myself?”Ready to keep practicing the balance between caring for others and staying connected to yourself?You can in a small way today by learning how to say no without guilt.Access My guided workbook to help you learn how to say no without guilt so you can start saying yes to yourself. Click the link below to find out howThe-Guilt-free-No-Reset-WorkbookYour Next Step: Meet SherrellConfidence, Boundary & Identity CoachEven healthy boundaries need practice.Awareness is powerful, but practice is what helps the pattern deepen. That is why I created Boundary Bootcamp, a simple reset to help you keep honoring your needs, limits, peace, and relationships without guilt.Inside Boundary Bootcamp, you’ll receive the 3 B’s:BACKSEAT A 3-day challenge to help you notice where old patterns may still be quietly putting your needs in the backseat.BOUNDARIES The release of The Guilt-Free No Reset Workbook to help you keep practicing clear, guilt-free communication.BECOMING A 90-minute live reset with me and others who are learning how to choose themselves, too.Live Reset: July 30, 7:30–9:00 PM ET on ZoomFirst 10 Seats: $27 Regular price: $40