What Boundaries Actually Require [episode 133]
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Today’s episode is a little different, and intentionally so. As I sat down to record this one, I realized I needed to practice what I preach.
Instead of pushing through and creating something new, I’m choosing to re-air a past episode that will not only benefit you, but it was a much-needed reminder for me in the season I’m in, too!
In today’s episode, I’m talking about what boundaries actually require. Honestly, boundaries can be tricky. They often come with guilt, second-guessing, and that uncomfortable feeling that we might be letting someone down.
Whether it’s saying no or stepping back, it can feel selfish, even when deep down we know it’s what we need. The truth is, boundaries aren’t about shutting others out; they’re about tuning into ourselves. They require self-awareness, honesty, and the willingness to listen to what our emotions are trying to tell us!
Boundaries are the “fences” we put in place around our time, energy, and capacity. Some are firm and long-lasting, while others are flexible or temporary. Some don’t need to be spoken out loud at all. But all of them require us to actually hold them, even when it feels uncomfortable.
If we ignore our own limits, it doesn’t just affect us; it shows up in our relationships, too. When we honor our boundaries, they create space for healthier, honest connections. They truly are one of THE kindest things we can do for ourselves + the people around us!
In this episode, What Boundaries Actually Require, I cover:
- What boundaries can bring up + what they require
- Why boundaries are decisions for YOU (not rules for others)
- How boundaries define what’s acceptable for your time, energy & capacity
- Why ignoring your limits leads to resentment and disconnection
- How holding boundaries creates healthier + more honest relationships
- Why boundaries are one of the kindest things you can do for yourself & others
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Related Episodes:
- Episode 40: Knowing When to Set a Boundary with Sheila Hansen
- Episode 67: Maintaining Your Fences: The Art of Healthy Boundaries
- Episode 108: Shut the Gate: Boundaries That Grow Capacity
- Episode 115: The Growing Pains of Boundaries, Help, and Working Together with Tom
More about the Good Movement Draws Good Movement podcast:
In stockmanship (the art and science of handling cattle in a safe, effective, low-stress manner), we have this phrase . . . good movement draws good movement.
It’s this thing that happens when we ask a small group of cattle, maybe a cow or a pair, to move out in a certain direction, and their movement draws the whole herd into moving in the same direction.
Good movement happens when we approach the cattle with a positive attitude, read and really listen to what they’re telling us, and communicate accordingly.
We don’t approach the aware, flighty cattle the same as we do the tame, docile cattle. We adjust ourselves, our energy, and our approach, and we communicate with each other differently.
These adjustments help us effectively draw good movement from each, which then draws good movement from the herd. But it starts with us.
The same is true for humans. Good movement starts with us.
Welcome to Good Movement Draws Good Movement, the podcast where farmers, ranchers, and rural folks can grow relationally through awareness, understanding, and effective communication.
Hey, it’s me – T. I’m your host, and I, along with my guests, will be covering topics related to drawing good movement – things like self and social awareness, brain science, positive psychology, extending grace, and so much more.
We’ll share tools that can help you understand why you are the way you are, why others are the way they are, and how you can use that to step out of self-told lies with grace and compassion to draw good movement in conversations, relationships, and life in rural America.
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