

How to Set and Maintain Healthy Boundaries (S08-023)
9 snips Dec 5, 2024
Explore the essential role of boundaries in nurturing healthy relationships. Discover how these invisible lines, tailored for different Enneagram types, help prevent resentment and disappointment. Learn tips for setting personal, emotional, and spiritual boundaries, especially during high-stress times like the holidays. The discussion emphasizes the importance of clear communication and self-awareness, guiding listeners through the complexities of boundary-setting while highlighting practical examples and affirmations.
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Boundaries Defined
- Boundaries are value-based, invisible lines we set to care for ourselves and relationships.
- They communicate expectations in relationships, preventing resentment and anger.
Unhealthy Boundaries
- Unhealthy boundaries come in two forms: rigidly closed and overly open.
- Both extremes can be detrimental to relationships.
Overly Rigid Boundaries
- Ian Cron shares an anecdote about a friend who developed overly rigid boundaries after therapy.
- This rigidity, while initially helpful, became detrimental over time.