Boundaries, girl
Hey, love! Welcome to a new Lotus Letter.
Boundaries are a big topic here, and today’s issue happens to share the same title as the first section of our Positive Practices guided journal! Boundaries are the best way to protect your peace, energy, and well-being. Let’s get into it.
Choosing yourself, with love
Boundaries look like...
Boundaries are the limits we set to protect our time, energy, money, and other resources.
When we set boundaries, we honor our needs, practice self-compassion, and portray self-respect.
There’s a beauty to sacrificing your needs for the sake of people you love, but constantly putting yourself last isn’t sacrifice— it’s self-neglect.
Boundaries sound like...
“I hear where you’re coming from. I still need to honor my boundary.”
“I appreciate you caring, however I’m not looking for advice/solutions right now.”
“That will be too tight for my schedule. How’s Friday instead?”
“My plate is completely full right now. I don’t have space for a new project/responsibility.”
Updates
LCW has an exciting new update!
Introducing the Professional Spotlight! This is a new section of The Lotus Letter dedicated to celebrating and highlighting the work of a fellow professional.
Perfect for those looking to expand their reach or promote their work. Connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram @lotuscwellness to learn more.
This Week’s Prompt
What boundary have you been avoiding setting, and what’s stopping you?
Reflect on what barriers are stopping you from setting needed boundaries, and one action step you can take to move toward setting those boundaries.
Professional Spotlight! Coming Next Issue
Michaela Praylor, MS, LCMHCA
Are you a professional in the wellness or education space looking to expand your reach? Our Professional Spotlight could be perfect for you. Promote your work and introduce yourself to a dedicated and growing wellness community here in the Lotus Letter!
Example Spotlight Below
Michaela Praylor, MS, LCMHCA is a clinical mental health counselor, founder of Lotus Counseling & Wellness, PLLC, and author of the Positive Practices journal series, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. She specializes in helping individuals build healthy boundaries, find balance, and live with intention through a warm, culturally sensitive approach. She is also the creator of The Lotus Letter, a wellness newsletter dedicated to intentional living and personal growth. Michaela provides wellness workshops and serves as a speaker for events covering a variety of topics. Learn more at lotuscw.com or follow along on Instagram at @lotuscwellness.
The Positive Practices Journal Series is out now! Boundaries, Self-care, Gratitude, Reflection, Intentionality.
Gentle Reminder
Hey love, saying yes to things you don’t want to do is saying no to yourself. You deserve to be your own priority.
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Thank you for being here
The Lotus Letter is released bi-weekly! Share with your friends, colleagues, and anyone who may benefit from gentle reminders and reflective moments. Take care of yourself, love.