Holding someone’s hand when they’ve made it clear they are uncomfortable with public displays of affection - page 68Ĭomments about someone’s sexual appearanceĬalling someone names for their beliefs or opinions If you think about it, the root of self-care is setting boundaries: it’s saying no to something in order to say yes to your own emotional, physical and mental well-being.” - page 6 “You’ll have more energy for others if you apply it to yourself first. This was a revelation to me.įor example, if we can’t find five minutes to eat a healthy meal or ten minutes to take a walk, but we spend hours and hours every week serving the needs of others this is a red flag that we have issues with boundaries.īy recognising and enforcing boundaries, it is the life equivalent of putting our own oxygen mask on first when the plane is crashing. Learning when to say no and when to say yes is also an essential part of feeling comfortable when interacting with others.” - page 5īoundaries keep us well. Expectations in relationships help you stay mentally and emotionally well. “Boundaries are expectations and needs that help you feel safe and comfortable in your relationships. Here is Nedra’s definition of Boundaries: We cannot honour ourselves, our needs or others’ needs if we cannot speak those things aloud. People can’t read our minds, and boundaries really come back to communication.
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