Many of us hear the term “boundaries” often, but what does having boundaries actually mean? Boundaries are limits and expectations we set with ourselves and others to help protect our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. When we ignore or don’t uphold our boundaries, we often find ourselves in situations where we experience discomfort and stress. [...]
Tag: Creating Healthy Boundaries
Healthy Boundaries
An overall theme I have been noticing is boundaries or lack of boundaries. With the holidays upon us, people have been struggling with issues concerning family, friends, trauma, loss, grief, etc. The holiday season brings up many emotions for people, the good, the bad and the ugly. How do we manage and cope with all [...]
Thoughts on Nedra Tawaab’s Set Boundaries, Find Peace
You need it. The first time I heard about this book was on Good Morning America. I go through phases where I like to have the morning news on in the background as I drink my coffee and begin working through yesterday’s documentation. This day, Nedra appeared for a few short minutes to speak on [...]
Boundaries: How I Can Love You & Me at the Same Time
By Jasmine Payne, Licensed Professional Counselor We have all heard the word boundaries. What do you think of when you hear it? Common answers include: a brick wall, a barrier, a way to keep people out, a line drawn in the sand, something that keeps me safe, or a tall privacy fence. These are all great [...]