Find Time to Honor Yourself and Your Relationships with Boundaries

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Find Time to Honor Yourself and Your Relationships with Boundaries

Posted on October 21, 2009, under Self-Care Time, Time Boundaries.

Finding time for what matters most, when we all have too much on our plates is a daily challenge for most of us.

It’s a challenge that is difficult for everyone – and can be made more difficult for women because so many of us are socialized to say “yes” to others’ needs and wants, almost without thinking. Indeed, many of us have grown up with the notion that self care is selfish. Couple that with the idea that we should be addressing everyone’s needs, and you can see how our plates quickly become full-to-overflowing!

Contrary to the myth that self care is selfish, I want to emphasize that self care is a core responsibility! If we do not care for ourselves, we cannot be available to others, it’s that simple.

Even further, constantly saying yes to others’ wants is damaging to relationships, because it depletes you, drains your energy, and ultimately leads to feelings of resentment (often unspoken). It is also disempowering of the other person, to always have you addressing his/her needs, especially if you are doing things that the person could do him/herself.

On the other hand, saying no to others’ demands, and establishing a boundary for yourself, can be a gift to everyone involved. It can find you more time, strengthen your relationships, and give you back control over your life!

Want to learn more? There’s still time to sign up for today’s FREE Teleclass on Honoring Our Time With Boundaries. I’ll be interviewed by Melissa McCreery as part of the celebration of Too Much on Her Plate Week.

That’s today, October 21 at 7PM ET. Please join us – it’s going to be an excellent class and I’d love to have you there!

What if you could find another hour every day? You can! You are invited to sign up and download The New Finding Time Personal Boundary Template. It’s FREE, and when you sign up you will also receive (if you don’t already) my FREE, weekly Finding Time Tips and my FREE, monthly Award-Winning Finding Time E-zine!

Let’s explore time together …