Setting boundaries that help improve our lives by maintaining our mental health and emotional well-being should be seen for what they are; a necessary kindness we show ourselves that nourishes and restores. It’s essential we remind ourselves about this every now and then …
It’s commonplace to view ending something or altering a part of our lives through the eyes of defeat; especially if we thought they represented concrete elements of our life’s path. Relinquishing ourselves from the expectations that no longer serve our purpose can sometimes be the answer we’re looking for.
Only we experience what’s needed to fulfill our everyday lives. It’s okay if we implement changes and set boundaries or end something to establish an alternative direction. Regarding things in a fresh, new light may just be the guidance we require.
Further Info:
The No BS Guide To Protecting Your Emotional Space – Healthline
11 Ways To Take Charge Of Your Life – HuffPost
NAMI Helpline – a free, nationwide U.S. resource that offers experienced peer-support guidance and advice
CheckPoint – global (by country) resources for mental health support
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I love this so much, thank you for talking about this topic! Setting boundaries is so important for your mental wellbeing xx
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Thank you for stopping by to read it!
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Boundaries are so important for our wellbeing in general. They should be set as you said in order to survive.
Thank you for talking about this issue.
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I hope this resonates with anyone needing this reminder — thank you for reading!
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Great poem on an important topic, beautifully worded. Excellent work 😊
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Thank you!
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Beautiful – thank you for sharing. Boundaries are so important and I love the creative spin you’ve put on it with this beautiful poem!
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Thank you! I wanted to convey in poetic form how important boundaries are and being able to reframe how we approach something. I’m so glad it resonated.
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This is not only beautiful, but it’s an incredible reminder of something that’s so important and something that so many of us forget in our daily lives. I’m really glad you shared this!
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Thank you so much! I am so happy that you enjoyed reading this.
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Such truth in these words! We all need to remember to do this.
Corinne x
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I hoped it would be a useful reminder for anyone needing it — thanks for reading!
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Great poem. Straight-forward and to the point; and so so true! Boundaries are SO important.
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Thank you — I’d been thinking about this for some time and hoped to get the point across succinctly!
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This sounds so close to me right now – readapting it’s a struggle, but I don’t want to just get the first thing I can find. A great poem, Molly x
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Adaptation and changes in life can be so difficult and stressful — 100%! I’m glad the poem resonated and I wish you luck on your new journey.
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I love this poem so much. It’s so important to set boundaries. Setting boundaries is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. And I love how you passed the message across so beautifully!
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I am so happy you liked my poem. And you’re 100% right, setting boundaries are a hugely important thing we can do for ourselves.
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Establishing boundaries isn’t always easy, but is necessary. Great piece.
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I struggle with establishing them sometimes, but you’re 100% right; they are vital. Thanks so much for reading!
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Love that you present your poem visually! The simple message it conveys is both powerful and uplifting and necessary reminder about the human need not only to push against external boundaries but also create our own.
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Thank you so much for reading! I’m so happy it conveyed the messages it did — I hoped this would be the case!
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This is such a lovely post, Molly! Setting boundaries was such a huge issue for me in the past. I’ve been working hard to set boundaries in all aspects of my life within the past couple of years and I’m so happy! Great piece x
Lynn |
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Definitely an issue for me too so I felt like it can’t just be me who needs the reminder. Thanks for stopping by!
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I really love this, setting boundaries is so important. We need to in order to maintain our own happiness and mental wellbeing. It really is survival and necessary. Thank you for sharing with us.
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Exactly, it can be difficult to implement them but it’s worth doing to maintain our emotional and mental well-being.
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Great poem! Completely agree that setting boundaries can help us so much and implement both our mental health and well being x
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Thank you … and I 100% agree! I appreciate you stopping by to read it.
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Love this poem. I agree that setting boundaries are essential for survival. I’ve learned to say no to situations that destroy my mental health.
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That is so good that you have set that boundary for yourself — it is so critical that we do it to take care of ourselves. Thank you so much for reading!
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