Boundaries have become a hot topic as of late. But setting and maintaining boundaries is easier said than done.
This month, we teamed up with our friends at STYLEBLUEPRINT provide you with seven dos and don’ts of boundaries! These tips are going to help you protect your time, energy, relationships, and overall well-being.
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As the holidays approach, there can be an even greater need for boundaries, from finances to family dynamics. We asked the experts at Onsite to help us better understand the need for healthy boundaries — they even shared an essential list of dos and don’ts!
Why Focus on Boundaries?
First things first, what does it mean to set boundaries, and why are they so important?
According to Onsite Guide Madison Lawn, boundaries are a powerful tool for fostering healthy relationships and taking ownership of our lives. But, while boundaries set the stage for protecting our time, energy, mental health, and healthy interpersonal connections, they aren’t always simple to set or stick to, and they sometimes come with a stigma attached.
“We often feel like they are supposed to be our lines in the sand or the final straw,” explains Madison.”Even the term ‘boundaries’ conjures the image of walls or borders that are meant to keep others out. But that’s only part of the equation. A good boundary actually serves to supercharge our ‘yes’ by helping us focus on what’s most important and providing the space for us to give our care and attention to those things.”
“By establishing boundaries, we are able to define the spaces in our lives and regain control over how we allow others to enter them,” she adds. “This can prove to be an incredibly valuable practice in the pursuit of improving our mental and emotional well-being, as well as in crafting more authentic and meaningful connections with those around us.”