Today, we're talking about reclaiming your power and setting life-giving boundaries.
I used to be the mom who always put herself last, thinking I had to cater to everyone else - kids, hubby, and life's unexpected twists.
But here's the thing: as I reclaimed my power and set boundaries, it wasn't all smooth sailing. My husband had his expectations, just because I was his wife. Saying no? Well, it sure stirred up some feelings.
This is something my therapist calls 'picking up other people's stones.' That sneaky, people-pleasing habit we learn to keep the peace throughout our lives.
I knew that if I kept picking up everyone else’s stones, I wasn’t going to enjoy life so I decided to make some changes.
Setting boundaries feels hard sometimes because we don’t like to see others suffer. But at some point I realized I had to let my kids handle their own emotions and responsibilities too.
And as a mom, I get to be an example and give them the tools they can take with them forever.
Ask yourself today, where are you giving away your power?
Choose to speak your truth with love. And if their reactions aren't ideal, let them handle their own emotions without picking those stones back up. Reclaim your power, set boundaries, and ditch carrying others' baggage.
Remember, you only need to carry your own stone - and that's more than enough !
