Personal Development

Boundaries as Self-Care

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Define where you end and someone else begins

By The Blinkist Curators

What's it about?

Personal Development Health & Nutrition

Most of us have struggled with saying no to a request or putting our needs before our family, friends, and favorite colleagues. But if you're constantly doing things for other people, when are you setting aside time and space for yourself? Before you overstretch yourself, hit pause with this collection and ask yourself: What have I done for myself in the last week? If you can't think of three things, it might be time to set some boundaries. In this collection, you'll discover the many ways in which you might be exceeding your bandwidth at work and at home, learn tips on communicating your needs, and explore the power of "no".

Boundaries as Self-Care

Define where you end and someone else begins

Are You Exceeding Your Bandwidth?

Are You Exceeding Your Bandwidth?

If you've ever gotten queasy when someone approached you with a simple request and wondered why you were so sensitive about it, then you might have a bandwidth problem. Between a never-ending to-do list and trying to not disappoint those around us, it can be all too easy run out of energy by the time we actually have space to do things for ourselves. In this episode, you'll find out what happens when you don’t respect your limits, how to become aware of what your bandwidth actually is, how to be energized by understanding and honoring your own boundaries, and be truer to yourselves and your relationships.

Set Boundaries, Find Peace

Set Boundaries, Find Peace

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Boundaries

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How To Tell If You're Over-Responsible

How To Tell If You're Over-Responsible

Do you hear yourself constantly saying "sorry", or apologizing for things that aren't your fault? Do you take responsibility for the success of projects, how good your loved ones' days are, and the academic success of your kids? Do you ask yourself why you're even like this, if it leaves you feeling tired, frustrated, and underappreciated?

This high-responsibility drive affects and exhausts some of the brightest, most conscientious people out there, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with you—you're just over-responsible. In this episode, you'll learn to tell if you're over-responsible, how it becomes a habit, and what you can do to spot areas of over-responsibility to break the cycle, and take good care of yourself.

Rachel DeLoache: Surviving Betrayal

Rachel DeLoache: Surviving Betrayal

"Have you ever been betrayed by someone you were close to? Best selling author Rachel DeLoache talks about her friendship with New York’s notorious con-artist Anna Delvey and surviving a $62,000 scam. In this episode you’ll learn from Rachel’s experiences on the importance of setting clear boundaries within relationships."

Jerks at Work

Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them

Boundaries for Getting What you Want

Boundaries for Getting What you Want

If you’re drowning with too much on your to-do list and always feeling guilty about dropping the ball somewhere, then you might need to rethink your boundaries. Building boundaries with work, clients, and teams can be critical to help meet your creative and business goals. In this episode, Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon discuss how work and life boundaries translate to achieving creative success and help you work smarter, not harder.

The Power of a Positive No

The Power of a Positive No

How to Say No and Still Get to Yes

Toxic People and How to Deal With Them

Toxic People and How to Deal With Them

Have you ever had a toxic person in your life but didn’t know how to deal with them? In this episode, writer and psychotherapist Amy Morin reveals how agonizing over the toxic people in our lives can actually do more harm than good. She also shares her top tips for dealing effectively with toxic behaviors so that you have more time to focus on what really makes you happy.

The Landmarks of Boundary Communication

The Landmarks of Boundary Communication

Are you struggling with communicating your boundaries? In this episode, you'll learn more about how to communicate your needs clearly and confidently. Rather than focusing on "Is this particular boundary okay?", Natalie will show you "5 landmarks" to keep in view that will help you keep your integrity in situations where you need to clearly communicate what does or doesn’t work for you.

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