Maintaining and Strengthening Your Relationship Boundaries

Build confidence and celebrate wins.

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Thursday’s Journal prompt: Describe a time your boundary was crossed. How did you react, and what could you have done differently (if anything)? Be kind to yourself as you reflect.

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Hi there!

Congratulations! You’ve made it to Friday. So far this week, you learned why boundaries are valuable, you built yours, and learned to defend them. Now it's time to keep those boundaries strong and in place.

I’m often great at starting things but not so good with the follow through. I have an elliptical machine I rarely use and a Total Gym that I haven’t touched in years. Sometimes when things start to feel too heavy, I shut down and walk away.

Try not to be like me, at least in regard to your boundaries. Think of them like a garden. You can't just plant the seeds, walk away, and expect everything to grow perfectly. Those seeds need consistent watering, weeding, and nurturing to thrive. Your boundaries are no different.

Today, you’ll learn how to maintain your boundaries, how they are part of self care, and why you should celebrate your progress.

Maintaining consistent boundaries

I wish growing a garden was as simple as dropping a few seeds and walking away. Because I’m a silly man, I have nearly a dozen flower gardens. Most are small, but they are require regular work. If I just let them sit, the plants look okay, but nothing blooms like it should.

You deserve to bloom, and maintaining consistent boundaries is part of how you can. From time to time, review these tips: