Setting The Line: The Crucial Role of Boundaries in Emotional Well Being

After The Tones Drop

Get ready for a real talk in this episode as hosts Cinnamon and Erin dive into the world of boundaries—a topic that you all can't seem to get enough of! From figuring out what the heck our boundaries are to actually telling people about them, the struggle is real.

Erin kicks things off by pointing out how we often expect others to magically respect our boundaries without taking a good look in the mirror about enforcing them ourselves. They chat about the breakdown in communication that happens when we assume everyone is a mind reader and can just 'get' our boundaries.

Cinnamon paints a vivid picture of how it's on us to keep our own boundaries intact, using a story about unexpected porch visits as an example. They dig into the messiness of expecting people to follow rules they don't even know exist and chat about the different struggles we face in trying to set and keep boundaries.

Adding some spice to the mix, Cinnamon and Erin talk about different boundary styles, from the rigid ones to the floppy ones, and the sweet spot in between. Ever said 'yes' when you really meant 'heck no'? Yeah, they've been there too.
But wait, there's more! The hosts reveal an extra treat for their listeners—a special printable PDF featuring the DEARMAN tool to help navigate those trickier conversations. So, hit that subscribe button, grab your favorite beverage, and get ready to level up your 'no' game with some boundary wisdom and a nifty tool in hand!
Find your printable PDF along with other helpful tools but visiting:
https://www.afterthetonesdrop.com/p/pdf-tools/

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