Well hello there,

Lovely to be back in your Inbox this week. I hope you are well and doing your best to take a moment, each and every day, just for you!

How often do you say, um, yeah, sure in response to a request that you really don't want to have any part of? Do you say yes to things out of guilt? Or because you think you "should"?

The thing is, when you say yes - not because you truly want to do the thing you've said yes to, but because of one of the reasons mentioned above; you are diminishing your ability to do the things you truly are passionate about, connected to and feel energised by.

Setting energetic and emotional boundaries isn't selfish or mean or turning your back on anyone. Setting firm boundaries benefits everyone! Why? Well, protecting your own emotional and energetic capacity means you can fully focus on your loved ones. You can give back with energy to your local community. You can advocate for the social/justice/humanitarian/environmental issues you are passionate about. Setting firm boundaries for yourself also models this positive behaviour for others.

Protecting your energy and wellbeing is actually a kindness, a graciousness, a gentleness that extends beyond yourself and flows to those around you.

Feel free to reply with your thoughts on this!

Until next time,

Michelle

Flourish Mama

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