Boundaries pictures

I come from a long line of givers. My grandmother is a giver. My mother is a giver. It’s in our nature to help others and we enjoy it!A few years ago, I read something that changed my perspective on giving and life in general: “Givers must create boundaries because takers seldom do.”That statement hit me like a ton of bricks. Suddenly, I realized by constantly giving to everyone around me, I had become emotionally, spiritually, and mentally exhausted. I lost focus and clarity in my own life…

When are goals healthy and when are goals destructive? What is a good challenge and what is a negative one? Where do we draw the line? [Image source] Shelly brought up this thought-provoking question that I thought I would share with you all: “My problem is staying in a place where I am proud...Read More

Setting boundaries won’t end a good connection, it will end a bad one. First picture via @consciousconversations__

Balance and Boundaries black and white wall art was created in sunny San Diego, California! Image is perfect in any bedroom, living room or office. Additional Motivational Posters are sold separately and can be found in my shop at StudioSaraSpohr. DIGITAL DOWNLOAD - Download available as soon purchase is complete. Print them at home, at your local professional photo printing lab, or upload them to an online printing service. Four ratios included & each file is 300dpi for a high-quality…

Personal growth conferences are quite possibly my favorite thing in the whole world and the crazy thing is, I’d never even heard the term “personal development” six years ago. Now don’t get me wrong, I knew all about business conferences. I’ve been an entrepreneur since I was 21 years old… an entrepreneur I might add,... View Article

Trust, love, and respect are equally important in a relationship in no particular order. Yet, there is one thing more significant of all these elements.

Tips on setting boundaries and honoring your own needs.

FOR MANY OF US, boundaries might at first sound defensive—like planting an emotional Keep Out sign. But they’re not. Boundaries are the foundation of self-worth and an important form of self-care, says Sharon Martin, LCSW, a psychotherapist and relationship expert in San Jose, California. “Setting boundaries makes clear to others what we will and will not tolerate, how we expect to be treated. In fact, they are good for relationships; you both will have a clear understanding of what is…