Holding The Line

It's the most wonderful time of the year, or is it? December can be stressful, expensive, and emotionally taxing; it's no wonder, then, that 3 in 5 Americans believe the holiday season negatively impacts their mental health.  Enter interpersonal boundaries which, when done right, protect your time, well-being, and budget. Even better? Drawing explicit lines in the proverbial sand increases the chances you'll actually enjoy the holiday season.    Here's a preview: [3:00] The personal and interpersonal benefits associated with setting boundaries [6:00] Getting our minds right: 2 soul-deep understandings that are necessary before attempting to set any interpersonal boundary [14:00] When to set a boundary (and exactly how to do it, according to psychologists) [19:30] It's role play time! 7 potential interpersonal trouble areas, with 7 real-life boundary setting examples   Resources mentioned: Episode #243: Boundaries And Generational Clutter Episode #326: Gift Boundaries We Can Do Hard Things podcast Leave a voicemail with your question and I’ll answer it on-air! Here’s how: State your name then leave the show a message at ‪(857) 264-1967‬. Join our (free!) community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube.   podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content