Blog Post #3 of 5: Setting Healthy Boundaries: Your Post-Divorce Survival Guide
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As you navigate this emotional rollercoaster of divorce, it’s vitual to set boundaries that protect your energy, your well-being, and your sense of self. Boundaries aren’t just for relationships – they’re essential for all aspects of your life.
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Here are some practical tips for establishing healthy boundaries during this transition:
- Learn to say no. It’s okay to decline invitations, requests, or obligations that feel draining or overwhelming. Your needs come first right now…no apologies needed! Envision it as putting on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.
- Limit contact with your ex-partner. Set clear guidelines around communication, especially if you have children together. The goal is to avoid getting drawn into unnecessary conflicts that leave you screaming “Why did I marry this person?!” into a pillow at night.
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Establishing these boundaries will feel uncomfortable at first, especially since you’re used to putting others’ needs before your own. With practice, it will become easier, and you’ll start to feel the profound benefits. It’s like a superpower!
When you honor your limits and protect your energy, you’re sending a powerful message to the world – and to yourself. You’re saying, “My well-being matters. I’m the boss of me!”
Boundaries aren’t about shutting people out. They’re about creating a safe container for your healing, your growth, and your evolution. Using less self-judgment and a lot of consistency, will teach to wield this transformative tool with confidence.
