boundaries
Make self-care a priority: Whatever your method of self-care is, make it priority. Do not overlook yourself trying to care for others. Do not make excuses as to why you can’t take the time to care for yourself. Make that boundary clear to yourself and others.
Saying No: Normalize saying nah I’m good. If you do not feel like taking on another task, going to an event, or extending yourself to others then say no. Many times, we find ourselves feeling bad when we say no, but please honor yourself in the moment and if no is your answer then honor that.
Seek Help: I know that we all think that we are superheroes, but it is perfectly ok to ask for help. If something is overwhelming or you are having difficulty handling an issue there is no problem in asking for help. Asking for help actually makes you courageous.
Respect your time: When people don’t respect our time boundaries it can show up in different ways . It could be a manager asking you to work late hours and not compensating you for your time. A coworker scheduling a meeting with you before checking in with you to see if that time works. It could be a friend always arriving late when you had scheduled time to meet.
Privacy: You dictate what you share! Not everyone deserves access to your personal life, and that’s ok. It is perfectly fine to tell someone I am not comfortable having this conversation.
