Work & Life lessons from 2024 - part 1

Lesson 1: If you set a boundary, it might upset other people, but if you don’t you’ll continue to upset yourself.

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Anyone else struggle with setting boundaries??

Honestly, this is a lesson I’m always relearning and reteaching myself.

I have a tendency to put other needs before my own (hello high agreeableness and people pleasing 😅).

Which sometimes leads me to neglect myself and my needs.

Setting boundaries is even MORE difficult for me when I know it will upset someone. 

But this year I really learned that it is so important to communicate what I need, allow people to react to what I need, and be okay with their response.

Even if it’s uncomfy.

It’s not my job to decide what others can or cannot do. That’s their job!

And it’s okay if someone doesn’t agree with my boundary or can’t support me the way I need.

It doesn’t mean I’m wrong. It doesn’t mean they are wrong.

But it does mean that I can act in alignment with what I need and what I can provide to others at any given time.

And so can the other people in my life!

Boundaries are often thought of as a way to limit toxic behavior, but they’re so much more than that.

Boundaries are important for:

✅preserving your energy

✅developing healthy relationships

✅building your self-worth

✅reducing stress

✅and prioritizing your goals!

My big takeaway here is that boundaries are the key to alignment.

When do you find it easier or harder to set boundaries? Drop a comment and let me know!!

What do you struggle with when it comes to setting boundaries? Let’s chat below.