Tag: Self-Empowerment
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Boundaries Aren’t Barriers: Building Fences for Your Well-being
On “Me, Myself, and Therapy,” we often talk about creating a life that feels authentic, peaceful, and truly aligned with who we are. A cornerstone of this alignment, yet often profoundly misunderstood, is the concept of boundaries. For many, the very word conjures images of walls, rejection, or emotional distance. We might fear that setting…
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Assertiveness, Authenticity, Boundaries, Codependency, Communication Skills, Defining Self, Emotional Boundaries, Emotional Health, Emotional Intelligence, Fear of Conflict, Guilt, healing journey, Healthy Relationships, inner peace, Love and Boundaries, me myself and therapy, Mental Boundaries, mental health, People Pleasing, Personal Boundaries, personal growth, Personal Space, Physical Boundaries, Preventing Burnout, Reducing Resentment, Resilience, Respect, Saying No, self-care, Self-Empowerment, Self-Protection, Self-Respect, Setting Boundaries, Time Boundaries, Well-being -
The Fence I Built
We talk a lot about boundaries on “Me, Myself, and Therapy,” about how essential they are for our well-being and healthy relationships. But putting them into practice, especially when you’re used to letting everything in, can feel incredibly daunting. It’s not just about drawing a line; it’s often about dismantling old habits and facing the…
memyselftherapy
Assertiveness, Authenticity, Boundaries, Codependency, Communication Skills, Defining Self, Emotional Boundaries, Emotional Health, Emotional Intelligence, Fear of Conflict, Guilt, healing journey, Healthy Relationships, inner peace, Love and Boundaries, me myself and therapy, Mental Boundaries, mental health, People Pleasing, Personal Boundaries, personal growth, Personal Space, Physical Boundaries, Preventing Burnout, Reducing Resentment, Resilience, Respect, Saying No, self-care, Self-Empowerment, Self-Protection, Self-Respect, Setting Boundaries, Time Boundaries, Well-being -
I Bit My Toungue Too Long
We often hear the advice to “pick your battles” or to “think before you speak.” While valuable, this wisdom can sometimes morph into a habit of perpetual silence, especially when facing discomfort, disagreement, or injustice. We swallow our words, stifle our feelings, and bite our tongues until the unspoken truth becomes a bitter taste, and…
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Assertiveness, Authenticity, Biting My Tongue, Communication Skills, Emotional Pain, Emotional Release, Emotional Suppression, Emotional Well-being, Fear of Conflict, Finding Your Voice, Healing From Silence, healing journey, Healthy Communication, Inner Voice, Liberation, me myself and therapy, mental health, Overcoming Fear, People Pleasing, Personal Cost of Silence, personal growth, Resilience, Self-Acceptance, Self-Betrayal, Self-Empowerment, self-worth, Setting Boundaries, Silence, Speaking Your Truth, Trauma Response, Unexpressed Emotions, Unspoken Words, Vulnerability
