Boundaries

What are they good for? Absolutely everything! And you know what? It’s okay, healthy even, to have them; your boundaries are important and deserve respect. Repeat that to yourself, allow it to sink in. 2020 has been unpredictable, often chaotic, and rife for emotional burnout; practicing self-care, setting healthy boundaries, taking care of ourselves, allows us to continue to have the ability to show up and care for others. Peep the examples below, knowing they apply to all areas of life, and take a minute to check-in with yourself – where do you need some extra lovin’? 

Types of Boundaries:

Physical – Personal space, who can touch you, where, when and how they may touch you.

Material – The limits you set on how much money or resources you give or loan other people.

Emotional – How you allow people to talk to you. Not taking responsibility for someone else’s mistakes or actions.

Time – What you’re willing to spend your time on; time management; breaks. Spending time on yourself (and knowing how important that is).

Relationships – Unhealthy behaviors that you are not willing to put up with in the context of relationships.

Now, affirm thyself:

I show compassion to myself, my thoughts, and my feelings

I am allowed to say ‘no’

It is in my power to make sure that I am treated well by myself and others

I will not hold myself responsible for the things beyond my control

I will communicate openly and, when I need to, assertively

I am allowed to be happy

Take a deep breath, relax your shoulders and your jaw. You’ve got this.