Protecting my peace.
one boundary at a time ⛔️
One of my biggest mistakes in life and work was expecting others to set my boundaries for me, instead of taking ownership of them myself. Before I even knew what was happening, I became completely burnt out.
I had all these goals and hopes for my schedule, my business and everyday life, and things just didn’t feel right (or effective). Mostly because I realized that I was constantly bending to what others needed before checking in with what I needed first.
Reminder: You are the only one that can protect your peace. Don’t outsource your boundaries to others who are not invested in your goals.
What does outsourcing your boundaries to others look like you ask? Great question.
Outsourcing your boundaries looks like sharing your schedule with someone to book a meeting, but not having put the necessary blocks you need built in already.
Outsourcing your boundaries is waiting for others to make a decision on something that you could make for yourself first.
Outsourcing your boundaries is expecting others to behave in alignment with your needs/desires without being clear about your expectations.
Only you know what goals you need to reach, and you are in charge of how you get there. Your boundaries are for you. Use them wisely.
Reflective prompt:
Consider the areas of your life that feel inconsistent, strained and overwhelmed. Is there a boundary there that you can or need to take accountability and ownership of? Can you trust yourself to be honest and open about the limits you need to make?
Until next time✨
—Meg