Emotional Boundaries, Not Walls

Let’s talk about emotional boundaries.
Not walls, boundaries.

A lot of people think the safest way to protect themselves is to shut everyone out.
But here’s the truth:
Walls keep you stuck. Boundaries keep you strong.

Emotional boundaries mean you can live your life without your confidence crumbling every time someone projects their stuff onto you.

Someone lashes out and projects insecurity?
You don’t have to catch it like it’s COVID.

Boundaries say:

“I see and hear you. I know who I am, and your storm isn’t mine.”

Mental fitness helps build emotional boundaries.
It starts with:

• Reflecting.
  
  

• Knowing who you are.
  
  

• Knowing your values.
  
  

• And hardest of all, checking if you’re actually living them.
  
  

Boundaries allow feedback but they define you and protect who you are.

What did the fish say when it hit a concrete wall?
“Damn.”

Sometimes people say or do things that make you say the same.
“Damn, that hurt.”

Revenge might feel fun in the moment, but it leaves a bitter taste.

Here’s something I use when that happens.
I wrap up what they’re giving me like a present.
Then, in my mind, I visualize giving it back and walking away.

That’s a boundary.

Change the conversation to mental fitness.
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