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Oct042011
Self-Care Quest Day 19: Boundaries
October 4, 2011 | Share Article 
"A boundary is where you end and I begin." Louise Hay
We cannot rest if our emotional doors are always open. We cannot recharge if we don't have a line that we can retreat behind and rest.
We all need boundaries. Boundaries give us space to breathe and heal. They don't have to be high walls with barbed wire on top and a dog at the gate. They can be softly drawn lines that create an area where we can practice self-respect and self-care.
Boundaries can give you space and time, without which it becomes very hard to manage anxiety.
Think about your boundaries today and take five minutes to reflect on how they serve you and if they might be due for a review.
Reader Comments (1)
Shann, thanks for all you're doing for those of us who suffer with anxiety and occasional depression. Although my anxiety was induced largely by a misdiagnosis last fall and subsequent treatment with meds I really didn't need, it is slowly getting under control so I can feel like myself again. We all have anxiety at some point. But for some of us, it can be very severe and life-altering. I am so very thankful for God, family and friends, and good doctors and resources that have helped me through my journey.