How can I support others without sacrificing myself?
I won’t lie. This question’s a doozy, because navigating boundaries in times of crisis takes a LOT of practice!
Get started with better boundaries right this second by MAPPING OUT YOUR NEEDS.
Here’s an inventory to get you started:
Physical: Are you eating/hydrating/sleeping/eliminating (i.e. going to the bathroom) well? What needs to change?
Mental: What’s the quality of your thoughts? Is your mind feeling full? What content are you consuming? What needs to change?
Emotional: Do you have support? How are your relationships? Are you taking time to feel your feelings? What needs to change?
Spiritual: Do you have room for creativity? What makes you feel connected to something bigger than yourself? Are you spending time in nature? What needs to change?
Start with those questions, and see what comes up. From there, you can start setting boundaries with clarity.
Again, this takes practice.
That’s why I included an entire module on boundaries AND a whole other module on needs inside TAKE UP SPACE (my self-paced course + community, which is always open for you to join).
We’re also going to spend some time on these topics during my workshop next Thursday (7/14): How to Trust Yourself and Be Resilient (even when the world’s on fire).
I’d love for you to join — and yep, there’s a recording if you can’t attend live!
It’s just $10 for the workshop, and you can bundle it with the VIP Q&A that’s happening the following week to get more individualized support from me.
All the info is right here.
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Lauren (she/her)