Ep. 65: You’re Allowed to Say No: Boundary Affirmations for Animal Advocates

If you're someone who struggles with saying no, setting limits, or putting your own needs on the list, this episode is for you. In animal care, welfare, rescue, vet med, and activism, boundaries can be particularly complicated. When you're surrounded by animals who need help and people who are struggling, it can be incredibly easy to fall into the belief that you have to keep giving—and that taking care of yourself means you're letting someone else down. In this episode, I talk about affirmations and how they can help us practice a different way of talking to ourselves, particularly when it comes to boundaries. And don't worry, this isn't about standing in front of the mirror declaring that everything is wonderful when it absolutely isn't. You'll learn:  Why affirmations aren't the same thing as toxic positivity How repetitive thoughts can become automatic What neuroplasticity has to do with changing thought patterns Why knowing you need a boundary isn't always enough to actually set one How affirmations can help you practice new beliefs Why you don't have to fully believe an affirmation for it to be useful How to incorporate affirmations into your everyday routine Boundary-setting affirmations specifically for animal welfare professionals Resources:  Sign up for my free monthly newsletter here. Got a suggestion for a future topic? Reach out to me: [email protected]. Interested in becoming certified in compassion fatigue? Learn more here! Follow on social media:  Facebook Instagram YouTube Grab your free resources to help manage compassion fatigue here.  Visit my free virtual calming room here.  Get your copy of To Save a Starfish: A Compassion Fatigue Workbook for the Animal Welfare Warrior here.  Pre-order your copy of Beyond Compassion Fatigue: Trauma, Resilience, and Recovery in Animal Care and Advocacy here.