Surviving holiday season

Today we are talking about boundaries. Unfortunately, the holidays can come with a lot of expectations and pressures from our loved ones. It is normal to feel like we need to met the needs of others or being accommodating because “it’s family” and you may only see them this time of year. The truth is, you are not obligated to do anything that impacts your mental health and well-being.

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Why are boundaries important?

✨Form of self-care

Boundaries allow us to value ourselves and our own needs. They also remind us that we are not responsible for how other people show up. This can help us in letting go and place accountability where it needs to be.

✨Creates realistic expectations

When boundaries are communicated, people know what the expectations are and will *hopefully* act accordingly. If they don’t, they are aware of the consequences. When we don’t communicate our boundaries, our needs cannot get met and resentment grows.

✨Creates Safety

Boundaries allow us to stay both physically and emotionally safe from things that are hurtful to us.

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Here are some examples of what boundaries may look like:

⭐️Learning to say no. If there is something that doesn’t feel good or isn’t something you want to do, then don’t do it! Reminder, you don’t owe anyone anything this holiday season.

⭐️Balance your time. Don’t forget to schedule alone time to recover from time with family and friends. Healing and rest can come in the quiet.

⭐️You cannot do everything. There will always be a million things to do and we can’t do them all. Prioritize the things that fill your cup and practice being okay with leaving the rest.

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Boundaries can be difficult to do and take lots of practice. 🎁 Bonus tip: be gentle with yourself while learning to establish and re-establish them. #holiday #thanksgiving #tips