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Practicing empathy in relationships and communication
Understanding the importance of balance in personal and professional life
Defining your path in life
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If you notice yourself slipping and not sustaining your boundaries, ask yourself what's changed. Find out what you do have control over and what you are going to do about it.
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It’s important to communicate with the other person when they’ve crossed a boundary.
Let the other person know what in particular is bothersome to you. Do it respectfully and work together to address it.
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Putting yourself first gives you the energy, peace of mind and positive outlook to be more present with others and be there for them.
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You can’t set good boundaries if you’re unsure of where your limits are.
Identify what you can permit and accept and what makes you feel uncomfortable or stressed.
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If you’re having a hard time with boundaries, seek some support: a support group, church, counseling, coaching or good friends.
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Consider how you were raised along with your role in your family. These can become additional obstacles in setting and preserving boundaries.
Is there a healthy give and take with the people you surround yourself with?
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There are two key feelings that are red flags that you are letting go of your boundaries.
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With some people, maintaining healthy boundaries doesn’t require a direct and clear-cut dialogue.
There are other times you might need to be frank, such as with those who have a different personality or cultural background.
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We might fear the other person’s response if we set and enforce our boundaries.
Boundaries aren’t just a sign of a healthy relationship; they’re a sign of self-respect. Give yourself permission to set boundaries.
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Communicating your boundaries takes practice.
Start with a small boundary that isn’t threatening to you, and then incrementally increase to more challenging boundaries.
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"And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make…" ~ The Beatles
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If you're distracted because of internal turmoil, be kind to yourself. Remind yourself that's what's going on. Talk about it to someone or just to yourself.
If you do get distracted, notice it and gently bring your attention back.
Ask yourself concrete questions to reveal your truth:
What are you working for? What impact do you want to create in your job? What skills do you want to develop and leverage?
Purposely deny yourself basic modern privileges, like meals, a cup of coffee or your weekend treat.
This helps you build up self-control and reminds you to appreciate what you have, which helps put the things you’re anxious about in perspective. Both gratitude and self-control...
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