When Life Gives You Lemons
Welcome to the When Life Gives You Lemons podcast hosted by Sam Brinkman! In this personal and professional development podcast, we'll talk about the "lemons" life has given me and how I turned them into "lemonade." From childhood and religious trauma to mental illness and abusive relationships to failure and burn out, we'll discuss the ways that these "lemons" can lead to our growth as an individual and a leader. Let's make lemonade!
When Life Gives You Lemons
When You Struggle With Boundaries: Part II
On this week’s episode, I dive into Part II of the series on boundaries! I further define boundaries and the benefits of boundary setting. When thinking of boundaries, I use the analogy of being a goalie in a game of soccer. You're the "goal keeper" of your life and you are the only one who can "touch the ball" or have control over what you do and how you respond to the problems, drama, and challenges being "kicked" at you.
Furthermore, I give wisdom on where you may need boundaries in your own life and how to recognize when you may be crossing other people’s boundaries, including oversharing red flags that can lead to holding others emotional hostage. Lastly, I give practical ways you can create boundaries in your own life, including being assertive, learning to say no, protecting your peace, and sticking to your values.
Let’s make lemonade!
Resources referenced in this episode:
The No BS Guide to Protecting Your Emotional Space by, Jennifer Chesak with Healthline.com: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/set-boundaries