Your Plans and Energy — Respect Them with Boundaries

Your plans and following through on them are key to your well-being and success. But holding to your plans isn’t always easy. Do you ever feel like your time and energy are slipping through your fingers? You’re not alone. In our culture, it’s easy to get swept up in obligations, distractions, and the needs of…

Limits are Okay — 7 Tips for Setting Boundaries With an Open Heart

Limits are sometimes necessary, but they needn’t be barriers or walls. Setting boundaries that honor your limits is an important skill. In every life, there are relationships that test our patience, compassion, and emotional strength. Whether it’s a family member, a partner, or a long-time friend, navigating these connections can be draining if clear boundaries…

Toxic Energy Drains You — Boundaries Help You Let It Go

Toxic energy can drain your mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. And one key to protecting your peace lies in setting and maintaining strong boundaries. Establishing boundaries is a form of self-care, allowing you to prioritize your needs and create space for personal growth. When you take care of yourself first, you become better equipped…

Taking Breaks to Increase Productivity — 5 Tips

Taking breaks doesn’t sound like a way to increase your productivity. But in reality, pauses and changes of pace are vital to your success. In today’s fast-paced world, we often push ourselves to work longer hours. This is based on the erroneous belief that constant productivity leads to success. However, research shows that taking regular breaks…

Improve Your Health with Time Boundaries

Would you like to improve your health? It’s hard to imagine not wanting to do that. It’s a big challenge, though. And an essential ingredient in any effort to improve your health is boundary-setting. This world constantly demands your attention AND your time. So setting and maintaining time boundaries is essential for both your mental and…

Reset Your Goals and Find More Time Every Month — 3 Tips

You can reset your goals whenever you choose. And the start of a new month offers an excellent time for just that. Not only can you reset your goals, but you can also find and implement ways to make better use of your time. That always includes using time boundaries to keep yourself on track.…

When You’re Sick, Setting Boundaries is Key to Self-Care

When you’re sick it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It’s not just about the physical symptoms but also about the expectations of daily life. The tasks on your to-do list don’t disappear when you’re sick. But your ability to complete them is greatly diminished. When you’re sick your body is asking for rest and recovery. Ignoring…