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Episode 6: Boundaries | After a brief hiatus, I’m back to my regularly scheduled therapy sessions in June. I had to take a few weeks off because life happens. Two steps forward and one step back!
This week, our session was very focused on boundaries – something I’ve really been struggling with lately. As an oldest daughter (which I am), I think this is a common challenge. My own daughter just turned two, I’m entering my third trimester, I’m working full time, and I’m the executor of my grandma’s estate – so I’ve got my hands full. My therapist helped me understand a few things: - It’s impossible to set boundaries when you feel 100% responsible for other people’s feelings.
- I can’t control how other people feel. All I can do is deliver my message with kindness.
- If I can’t take on more responsibility right now, that’s okay.
- I can delegate responsibilities when other people are just as capable of doing the task.
- Boundaries help protect my bandwidth so I can spend at least a little time on myself and the routines that I need to prioritize.
My homework is to find 5-10 minutes per day to be by myself (something I rarely make time for) and process my day – either by journaling or meditating. We’ll see how this goes…
A few other things on my mind this month…
Wishing everyone a Happy Pride Month! Here’s a brief history of Where LGBTQ Pride Month Came From And Why It Matters Today.
Kids are home for the summer, and that can be a lot to handle. Here are some tips for navigating that transition.
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you’re happy. Here are some pointers on how to recognize summer depression and what you can do to manage it. | | GET STARTED | See you next month,
Maria
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