Radio Headspace Self Care After Setting Boundaries
Mar 29, 2025
Setting boundaries is key to self-care, especially during emotionally charged times. The new host dives into the challenges of asking for one’s needs while exploring the emotional fallout that can accompany boundary setting. Personal anecdotes reveal how family and friends might react, highlighting the importance of navigating emotional exhaustion. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize self-love, ensuring that their connections with others remain healthy and uplifting.
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Self-Care After Boundaries
- Setting boundaries is often seen as self-care, but self-care is also needed after setting them.
- This is especially true if you're not used to asking for what you need, as it takes vulnerability.
Boundary Leading to Friendship End
- Dora's friend set a boundary with a friend whose values no longer aligned with hers.
- Despite compassionate delivery, the friend was hurt, and they parted ways.
Prepare for the Unexpected
- Prepare for unexpected outcomes when setting boundaries, even with careful planning.
- Consider the other person's perspective and accept that anything can happen.