Do You Betray Yourself by Not Having Boundary Lines?
Since the stores start displays for Valentine’s Day in December, I figure to start talking about dating and relationships two weeks before the big heart day is totally acceptable. In fact, here at Loving Later Life for the next month or so we’re going to wrap ourselves up in conversations about love, the search for love, and the stories of love—the good and the cringe worthy! (That part comes from my experiences!) I also have some very exciting guests lined up so don’t miss any episodes!
With Valentine’s Day approaching, it is a good time to remember to treat ourselves and honor our most important relationship: the one with ourselves! One way to do this, is to be sure we’re setting boundaries. Boundary lines are essential to our total health. We are so conditioned not to disappoint and let down those we love. It might also upset, or even anger some people. It can be scary to draw that line in the sand knowing the possible consequences. In truth however, letting ourselves down is the worst option. It’s betraying yourself.
I hope you’ll join me.
Not be missed take-ways:
1. One way to honor ourselves is to be sure we’re setting boundaries.
2. “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.” Brene Brown
3. Boundary lines are essential to our total health. We are so conditioned not to disappoint and let down those we love. In truth however, letting ourselves down is the worst option. It’s betraying yourself.
4. “Beware of the people who make you think you’re holding a grudge when you’re really holding a boundary.” Mel Robbins
5. Some types of boundaries: Emotional, Time, Mental and Physical.
And your mission, that I hope you’ll choose to accept…
1) Think about what areas in your life where you lack boundaries.
2) Pick one to start and decide what you can do to create a boundary line that is in alignment with what feels right for you.
3) Take action and do it.
4) Pick another area of opportunity and repeat step 2 & 3!
Thank you so much for listening! And until the next time, live passionately, vulnerably, and keep loving later life!
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