How Setting Boundaries Help Us Feel Seen

‘Tis the season for…boundaries.With many of us facing people, places, and situations we often have the luxury of avoiding—like family gatherings and run-ins with old friends—it’s becoming especially important that we beef-up our boundary-setting skills.Setting boundaries is one of the most powerful ways we practice vulnerability. We often think of boundaries as a way we put on armor, strictly for protection, but boundaries are a delicate dance of softness, openness, and care. In this episode, we’ll discuss how boundaries are a key part of your vulnerability practice, and how you can use them this season and move forward to shape safer, more sustainable relationships.We discuss:How boundary-setting is a form of vulnerabilityHow setting boundaries helps you feel seenHow the most important form of boundaries are self-boundariesSmall steps we can take to feel more comfortable setting boundaries, even when it’s scaryThis month, as we close out the year, we’ll be reflecting on how to shift from our protective behaviors in relationships to finally centering ourselves in our lives. Welcome to the Choosing You era of your life.Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, like, share, and stay tuned for more!Keep the conversation going on our InstagramNever miss an episode by subscribing to the Seen Sunday newsletter: ⁠https://blackgirlseen.myflodesk.com/seensunday⁠ Shop the Seen+Said Store for Care Cards, notebooks, gifts, and more: seensaid.co Find resources and support: ⁠www.blackgirlseen.com/support⁠ Find suggested readings from the podcast here: https://bookshop.org/shop/blackgirlseenLearn more on our website: ⁠www.blackgirlseen.com