So I've been on a recent kick to re-establish my personal and professional boundaries, and boy have I learned a lot. For a giver like me, setting boundaries can be especially difficult because my natural tendency is to help. Support. Fix. "Be Nice". But as my business grows I've had to be more frugal in managing my resources - emotional and otherwise. It's been tough. When people are not used to you setting boundaries they may find it difficult to accept the fact that they don't have the access to you they once did. What does this look like? Maybe they call you selfish. Or difficult. Or try to ignore your boundaries all together. It's definitely been a growth opportunity for me as I learn to compassionately assert my boundaries and my right to them. But just because it's difficult doesn't mean it's not necessary. As a matter of fact it's just proven to me how necessary it is. Here's to all of us having the courage to put ourselves first when we need to.💛