We often think we set boundaries to control other people’s behavior… WRONG. If I could control what other people said or did, I would be QUEEN of the WORLD! The truth is, setting boundaries is more about controlling
🙅🏾 Sometimes we think that just saying “No” is setting a boundary. 🙅🏽 Or we think that threatening another person is setting a boundary. 🙅🏿 If you find that you don’t like or know how to say no,
How present are you each day for yourself and others? “Being aware of the present moment simply means you never believe the illusion that the future is going to be better than what is going on right now.”
Are you a perfectionist? 🤚🏽 Does the idea of prepping half assedly for the holidays make you break out in a sweat? 😓 Are you dreading wrapping those gifts with the trendiest new color coordinated wrap and bows
So many women have trouble seeing the difference between self-care and being selfish. When you think someone is being selfish, it may simply mean they are taking care of their own needs first, for their own sake, so they
Do you ever wish you could just spend the holidays alone with your dog…and maybe a well-cooked turkey? 🐶 🦃 Does the thought of getting together with family fill you with dread? You have options. You literally
How often do you find yourself getting stressed out about and dreading the holidays? You want to see people, AND they drive you crazy. But why? Other people’s behavior sparks us to have certain thoughts in our minds…
Do you get scare-cited about the holidays? IE: you love the season but it also brings up feelings of dread and anxiety? Ram Dass once said, “If you think you are enlightened, go and spend a week with
Happy Birthday to ME! Today is my birthday. I am pushing (but not quite at) half a century guys! (In case that wasn’t clear, I’m not 50 yet!! 😜) This pic was from my 40th surprise party a few years
The first step in creating boundaries is understanding what kind of behaviors you want to allow and mitigate in your life. 👏🏼 In order to create an effective boundary, you only need to determine your response when the other person
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