Setting Boundaries and Releasing Guilt
Setting boundaries refers to establishing limits in our relationships, with ourselves and with others. These limits define what we're comfortable with emotionally, physically, and mentally.
One of the ways I intentionally reconnect to myself is to aay no to things that are out of alignment for me while simultaneously saying yes to what I do want.
This formula will always leave you feeling good, if you don’t let guilt get in the way that is.
“satisfaction comes from honoring your boundaries while simultaneously honoring your desires.”
I believe that guilt is “other’s” thoughts you’ve adapted as your own, blurring you from your truth. Guilt more often than not is voice of society, your parents, your friends, your teacher. But, guilt is never the voice of you.
It takes a little practice to recognize and release guilt but a quick tip is that guilt sounds like: “you should do this, ” or “you shouldn't have done this"
Aligned, true desires feel like: “ I want to…. ” “I'm excited to….” “It would feel good to…" This is the voice of YOU. It feels loving, fun, light, exciting, curious, and so on…
Want to practice with me?
Take some time this season to write out two separate lists. One list is your desires: “I WANT TO…” The other list is your shoulds (societal guilt at play) “I SHOULD” See if they differ at all. One side is your alignment, where you can practice leaning into saying yes to yourself. The other side is where you can practice setting boundaries and saying no. If you need help deciphering between the two, or learning how to say no, book a first time clarity call and I can help you through the process.
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Want to know about my favorite alignment tool: Journaling? Are you looking for a way to connect with your intuitive self? I created a simple course called Journaling Into Alignment where I teach you how to use journaling to get into alignment with yourself. Check out the details by clicking this button
