About this episode
It's the most wonderful time of the year, or is it? December can be stressful, expensive, and emotionally taxing; it's no wonder, then, that 3 in 5 Americans believe the holiday season negatively impacts their mental health. Enter interpersonal boundaries which, when done right, protect your time, well-being, and budget. Even better? Drawing explicit lines in the proverbial sand increases the chances you'll actually enjoy the holiday season. Here's a preview: [3:00] The personal and interpersonal benefits associated with setting boundaries [6:00] Getting our minds right: 2 soul-deep understandings that are necessary before attempting to set any interpersonal boundary [14:00] When to set a boundary (and exactly how to do it, according to psychologists) [19:30] It's role play time! 7 potential interpersonal trouble areas, with 7 real-life boundary setting examples Resources mentioned: Episode #243: Boundaries And Generational Clutter Episode #326: Gift Boundaries We Can Do Hard Things podcast Leave a voicemail with your question and I’ll answer it on-air! Here’s how: State your name then leave the show a message at (857) 264-1967. Join our (free!) community here . Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube . podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.