Day 03
...Because Boundaries are Essential!
Welcome to Day THREE of our A-Z+ of Seasonal Sanity Savers – 2024.
It is all about the “B” today – and I’m adding ‘Boundaries’ to your Sanity Saver Kit.
For we introverts, boundaries are essential for battery regulation; they’re armour that both protects and balances our power.
Our boundaries help us navigate the frenzied festive season without sacrificing our sanity and without giving up our peace.
Let us not forget, setting boundaries is not about being rigid, or rude. Far from it. It is about honouring our needs and creating space for what truly matters for us in this period.
Remember, we decide what we say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to, as I mentioned in A-Acknowledge yesterday.
Before committing, I always ask myself – Is this in alignment with my capacity and energy? Is this a priority for me? Will I feel happier or frustrated after accepting this?
Installing, maintaining and upholding boundaries protects us from burn-out, from misunderstandings, keeping us safe from overwhelm.
Saying ‘no’ is not being impolite. Quite the opposite – it is a powerful form of self-care and honest communication so a respectful gesture for all involved.
In believe boundaries ascertain meaningful connection without exhaustion or keeping up appearances, no pun intended.
Boundaries are indeed Balance, Benevolence and Beauty of authentically selective participation.
Let me say this out loud – prioritising your boundaries is not selfish, it is self-care.
“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.” – Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection
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Tomorrow we dive into letter C. What do you think it will be about? I am curious about your guesses and contributions. (and not, it is NOT Contribution, LOL!)
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Cage Rattler & Bias Shifter – Helping organisations unlock potential by shifting extraversion bias | Coaching quiet leaders | TEDx Speaker | Trainer | Founder, CEO – Flourishing Introverts | Host – The Flourishing Introvert Talks and (dropping) Pebbles in the Pond | Author – The Flourishing Nudge | Co-Flourisher, Co-Founder – Intent to Flourish
