Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Oct/Nov 2016 Aspire Mag Full Issue | Page 71

When we have boundaries we are able to effectively tell a bully that we will not tolerate their behavior. We are able to leave a relationship that isn’t serving us in what we know is in our highest good. When we have boundaries, we are able to enter into relationships that do support us in our own personal growth and healing. #3 – You are able to make life decisions that serve and support you When we have boundaries, we are able to say “no” to that job that is potentially wearing us out by working overtime for little pay. We are able to say “yes” to taking new career path without getting locked into feelings of guilt or “what other people will think”. #4 – You are able to make choices that are better for your health and well-being By having boundaries, we are also able to make better choices for our own health and well-being. We are able to say “no” to smoking that cigarette or having a glass of WHEN WE SET BOUNDARIES IN OUR LIVES, WE FEEL MORE CONNECTED WITH OURSELVES AND MORE IN CONTROL OF OUR LIVES. wine and, instead, say “yes” to having some green juice and going to the gym. We are more aware that we’re going to feel shitty after eating that brownie, so we’re able to turn away and eat something healthier. #5 – You feel empowered When we set boundaries in our lives, we feel more connected with ourselves and more in control of our lives. We are able to live for ourselves, rather than through this desire to please other people. We are able to be in relationships that are healthy, balanced, and equal. And we have the ability to create a life for ourselves that we’ve always dreamed of. Take action now! How will learning to set boundaries in your life support you in creating a miraculous life for yourself? Read Online! Jennifer Twardowski - Jennifer is a self-love coach, writer, teacher, and spiritual mentor. She is the creator of Your Power: How to Harness Your Energy So You Can Truly Shine and Ignite Love from Within: Meditations for Creating Relationships and a Life Filled with Love. Jennifer Twardowski is the founder of www.jennifertwardowski.com, where her blog reaches over 100,000 views in 180 countries annually. Through her coaching and weekly blogs, she helps women improve their relationships with themselves, so that they can create lives filled with joy, love, support, and fulfillment. 71 RELATIONSHIPS #2 – You are able to decide how you want to be treated by others