Day 6: Learning That Boundaries Help Protect Our Peace
Day 6: Learning That Boundaries Help Protect Our Peace
Theme: Protecting your emotional space.
Hi Online Therapy Community! :)
Boundaries are not punishments or us being unkind, they are expressions of self-respect and vital for self-care and overall well-being. They create clarity around what you can offer and what you need to preserve your energy and well-being.
Reflection:
Where in your life could you use a clearer or gentler boundary today?
Examples include personal space, emotional availability, digital boundaries, or managing work expectations. Perhaps it might be setting boundaries over the holidays too as that can sometimes be a time where we need to look at those boundaries and see how well the things we are doing in life are serving us.
Optional practice:
Complete this sentence: “A boundary that would support me today is…”
Thank you for this amazing post and exercise suggestion Lisa!
I used to have very weak boundaries, but this changed and I feel that I set them right now so I can be comfortable. This was a process and needed time. What I learned at 7cups helped me a lot in this process.
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@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
I need a gentler boundary with myself.
For example, with Christmas, I'm solely responsible for putting up tree, decorations, food shopping, sourcing turkey, presents and wrapping, cleaning, looking after my parents, making sure they attend all appointments and getting in enough medication to do them over the season.
Sometimes I feel like I'm not doing a good job 💚
@Amanda84
You are carrying a lot right now, and it makes sense that it feels heavy. Doing all of this alone is not a small thing. It’s a huge amount of responsibility, emotional labour, and care.
A gentler boundary for you might be remembering that “doing my best” doesn’t have to look perfect, festive, or effortless. It’s enough that things are safe, cared for, and done with love, even if they’re not how I really want things or incomplete.
Feeling like you're not doing a good job doesn’t mean you're failing. I hope you can treat yourself with the same kindness you give everyone else
@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Thank you so much , your kind words mean alot 💚💚
A boundary that would support me today is self care
@trueconfidant123
And what does that look like? What areas of self-care will you focus on? :)
@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
I'm getting back into my reading habit before the year ends. Eating healthy food after a heavy wave of sugar indulgence.
@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Where in your life could you use a clearer or gentler boundary today?
I guess I need to draw a clear boundary between study time and break time. Trying to do too much can lead to burnout after all...
Not sure if this is a boundary or not, but I will need to speak up for myself more today and ask for any help I need. Don't allow others to quietly demean me.
@reservedOwl321
That is setting a very healthy boundary and no one should have to feel unheard. I am glad you are setting this boundary. Amazing work :)
@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
Thank you.
@LisaMeighanMScGMBPsS
i think my boundary would be to stop doom scrolling and do something more productive in my break, if that counts😁😁
@daydreammemories
Well, if you are scrolling on 7 Cups then that is a good thing :) However, I know other types of scrolling on apps/websites can not be as healthy so I am glad you are taking a break!
I can give myself breaks during study time.