If you are a giver, you might benefit from boundaries to defend against the “takers” in your life. Listen to this brief podcast for the why and how. And learn about a “boundary cocoon.”
Great Points Podcast: Have You Tried a “Boundary Cocoon?”
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Healthy versus Unhealthy Boundaries
This month we have devoted our posts and podcasts to the whole subject of setting boundaries. Sometimes it is useful to think about what boundaries are actually invading your life, … Continue reading Healthy versus Unhealthy Boundaries
Monday Motivator: Define Your OWN Behavior
This month we have been talking about boundaries. A great way to think about setting boundaries is to see it as defining your own behavior, not someone else’s. So, this … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Define Your OWN Behavior
Another Great Points Podcast: Setting Boundaries at Work
Should you set boundaries at work?! Of course. Listen to this brief podcast for the why and how!
The Thing about Boundaries…
Usually, we think about setting boundaries when something isn’t working quite right either physically or emotionally. A coworker being rude to you at work… People speaking too loudly outside your … Continue reading The Thing about Boundaries…
Monday Motivator: Respond Rather than React
Here’s your motivating thought for the week: Reprogram your thought process to make sure that you RESPOND rather than REACT. Reacting many times includes an emotional component. Responding means that … Continue reading Monday Motivator: Respond Rather than React
Great Point Podcast – Boundaries to the Rescue
If you feel like a plate spinner – too much to do – too many things to do – all at the same time, setting boundaries will rescue you! Listen to this 3 minute podcast for the why and how…
Setting Boundaries with Difficult People
Boundaries can help us honor ourselves. Setting boundaries may not always come naturally or easily. But learning to set our own healthy boundaries is a way of establishing personal freedom. … Continue reading Setting Boundaries with Difficult People
Monday Motivator: Declare a Boundary
Here’s your challenge for the week: declare a boundary.
You don’t need to declare it to others (although that’s ok too), but I’m suggesting that you declare a boundary – just to yourself…
More on the Magic of “Not Now”
This week’s Monday Motivator was a challenge to you to employ the strategy of using the words “not now” rather than a simple no. Here’s a bit more on that … Continue reading More on the Magic of “Not Now”
Monday Motivator: Two Words That’re Better Than “No”
“NO” sounds so final. Negative. Unfriendly.”
Here’s an alternative…
