Authentic & Healthy Boundaries
The button pushers of life….. they are here to help us grow, to learn what we will accept and what we won’t. Establishing our boundaries, recognizing when they are being challenged, and holding them strong are often challenges that we must face. This is not selfish, instead they should be looked upon as critical tools to help us and others navigate our relations with each other.
How Does Establishing Boundaries Cultivate Joy?
Boundaries are personal but they are the key to communicating to others how you want to be treated. They have no judgement to be placed upon them. They are not right or wrong, they simply are. When we don’t recognize them within ourselves or we don’t “own” them and expect them to be respected by others, it can also can make us feel resentful, unappreciated and taken advantage of when they have been crossed. The problem is that most of us have not been taught to recognize our own boundaries, or even to have any, until they get crossed. Resentment and anger are sure to follow. This creates tension in your relationships between family members and loved ones. If you struggle with this, learning how to recognize, create and maintain these beautiful communication guidelines can be part of your focus sessions.