Gentle Boundaries

Understanding the concept of circles of intimacy helps us maintain healthy relationships. By recognizing which circle someone falls into, we can adjust our behavior and expectations accordingly.

Are you struggling to balance your commitments and keep everyone happy? If so, you're not alone. Creating priorities can be challenging, especially for those of us who struggle with people pleasing and overcommitment. In order to make better decisions and prioritize effectively,

Are you tired of feeling drained and burnt out while trying to be there for your loved ones? Learn the secret to practicing sustainable empathy in this article, where you'll discover how to prioritize self-care while still offering support and creating meaningful connections. Don't miss out on this valuable insight into balancing empathy and well-being.

Are you struggling with overwhelm and burnout? Prioritizing your own well-being, practicing mindfulness, and learning to let go of things that are no longer beneficial are crucial steps in building meaningful relationships. Explore these tips to build deeper and more meaningful relationships and watch your relationships flourish.

Struggling to maintain empathy without losing yourself? Discover the essential components of a happy and fulfilling life with these simple yet powerful tools. Learn how to stay grounded, let go of situations beyond your control, build healthy relationships, and balance empathy with self-care. Explore essential practices to help you navigate life's challenges. Join us on this journey towards inner peace and genuine connections with our upcoming Masterclass and Workshop.

Discover the inspiring story of the eagle and the crow and the valuable lessons it teaches us about staying focused and not letting distractions and criticism bring us down. Learn how the majestic eagle rises above it all and how you too can soar to new heights by adopting a similar mindset. This powerful lesson could change the way you approach challenges in your own life. Read on to find out more.

Are you looking for a simple yet powerful way to improve your relationships and your life? Look no further than the four little words in this post. By asking this question when someone says something that upsets or angers you, you can gain a deeper understanding and potentially diffuse any negative emotions. Why not give it a try and see how it can positively affect your interactions with others? And if you find it difficult to ask this question, don't worry - I've got you covered! Read on for some tips on how to make this simple phrase work for you.

Are you carrying too much? Overextending yourself and struggling with negativity? Let's explore the difference between burdens and loads, and how this understanding can lighten your load. My personal experiences with backpacking taught me some valuable lessons about life. Even if you don't hike, you'll relate to this story.

Learn how boundaries can improve your mental health, relationships, and sense of identity. Setting limits on what you are willing to do or tolerate communicates your values and priorities, which can lead to deeper connections with others. By respecting your own boundaries, you can also benefit the people around you and create more positive relationships.

Are gentle boundaries really possible? Can one voice a boundary without being rude? What do you think?

Healthy boundaries create strong relationships and foster healthy interconnection. With healthy boundaries, two individuals know themselves and each other and can connect, support, grow, and change. There is connection and space, togetherness and individuation, and interdependence rather than either codependence or independence. Relationships like this flourish and create open, honest, and authentic communication.

We begin an upward spiral by addressing one of these three key areas. With emotional balance and a supportive inner voice, we set boundaries with ease, set and reach goals. Which one is your greatest challenge? Let's start with bringing that one into balance so you can start your upward spiral!

You may have heard the poem “Your mind is a garden and your thoughts are the seeds, you can grow flowers or you can grow weeds” and I have a pallet painting with that quote - one of my favorites I've lived by all my life. An still I found ... 

Do you struggle to keep up the pace? Here's what helped me

Did you know I used to think of myself as an introvert? Do you feel free and open to people, or is it scary? Do you warmly welcome interaction with others? Do you feel comfortable with most people? Do you feel fully supported by those around you? Do the people you interact with daily empower and lift you? If not, what can we do about it? Do we have a measure of control? Here’s what I learned.

Visualize standing on a crack as the gap widens into a chasm between your feet. You can’t stand on both sides when your whole world splits apart. When you feel torn and shredded, who is there for you? How do you choose your closest companions? How do we decide who and what to leave on the side for now? 

Do you feel suffocated by others' demands?

Do you give until you are utterly spent and it's still not enough?

Do you want to see everyone happy, yet no one is happy despite your best efforts?

If that's you here's my tips