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Was having this conversation yesterday about healthy boundaries. It’s so refreshing to see addressing this topic written. Thank you.
Glad that you had this discussion. I found boundaries to be a topic that many hesitate to have for fear of sounding pushy or bossy.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I’m passing this on to my 47 year old daughter. I keep telling her I’m getting her a T-shirt that says “Just Say No!”
Love It!!! I think more of us need that kind of t-shirt. 😉
Great article. Boundaries can be such an intimidating thing for many people, this breaks it down into some simple considerations. I really had to learn a lot about boundaries as I was breaking my habit of co-dependent relationships and working on increasing my self-worth.
Thank you Ana. When we think about it, boundaries aren’t that complicated. It’s all about what’s OK and what’s not OK. Where I find people struggle with the most is voicing what there boundaries are. I’m glad that you were able to break away from your habit of co-dependency. I’m sure it must of been a challenge for you.
I love this post Claudette. Boundaries are an important aspect of life. Learning to set them is a challenge for many. It’s part of our growth experience…the power of contrast. Thank you for these excellent tips!
Glad that you enjoyed these tips. Boundaries are everywhere in our lives. We don’t tend to think about them until we are confronted by these limits or someone trespasses them. They do keep us safe and secure when our boundaries are set in healthy ways.
Thanks for your feedback.
I’m glad you enjoy this post. I agree with you that part of what people find most challenging around boundaries is in setting them and then to enforce them once you’ve shared with others what they were. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.