Most people have struggled in relationships because they have tolerated mediocrity and the bare minimum. Among the reasons they accept such mediocrity includes; avoiding confrontations, not wanting to come off as needy, being afraid to ask for more, saying it was once okay, or maybe they don’t realize their true value or worth.

It comes a time when the bare minimum is no longer enough. You will crave more from your spouse, family or friend. You will be forced to clearly let them know what you need instead of assuming that they will figure it out on their own. You may also have to create healthy boundaries for yourself. This is because it is nearly impossible to control the extent to which other people encroach on your space. However, you can put mechanisms in place to guide how you on how to respond or act in such scenarios.

Join me, Monique Simmons, as I help you unpack why you have accepted and tolerated the bare minimum in your relationships, sometimes even without your knowledge. Get some tips on standing tall and demanding more in a loving and realistic way. Today’s episode is power-packed with tips and insights you cannot afford to miss.

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Key Highlights from the Episode

[00:24] Episode intro on today's focus and a quick update from one of our listeners

[06:26] Have you ever accepted the bare minimum in your life?

[07:14] Reasons why most people accept the bare minimum from others

[07:24] To avoid confrontations

[08:07] We don’t want to come off as needy

[08:45] We are afraid to ask for more

[09:57] It was once okay

[13:23] We don’t realize our value or worth

[14:10] Mediocrity is all you have ever known

[14:45] We think people will change on their own

[16:40] Tips to stop accepting the bare minimum from people

[16:43] # Clearly communicating exactly what you need and desire

[19:41] # Create healthy boundaries for yourself

[25:17] # You may be forced to separate yourself, take a break or even let it go

[28:54] Episode takeaway for you

[29:33] Ending the show and call to action 

Notable Quotes 

• Practicing self-care is an illustration of how much you love yourself.
• Most people give the bare minimum and expect maximum results.
• Sometimes we accept the bare minimum because we don’t realize how valuable and worthy we are. Once you discover and accept who you are and whose you are, you will not accept anything less.
• Develop the right mindset around boundaries. Boundaries are meant to protect you. You cannot control what others say or do to you, but you can control your response to it.

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Monique Simmons

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