How do you recognize where you end and another person begins? Learning about, implementing, and respecting boundaries is an important journey for me. Becoming a mother has brought clarity to what is most important for me to protect with thoughtful boundaries. I practice holding these boundaries every day.

Sharing with you 3 tips on setting boundaries postpartum:

1. get comfortable with “no” being a complete sentence

I practiced this a lot before the baby arrived and politely declined social events and travel that I knew I didn’t have the energy for. It wasn’t just about me anymore, so I put our health ahead of my FOMO (bc that was real, too).

2. define your priorities to protect your energy

I’ve discovered that I can’t focus on everything at once (although I have tried). I got in the habit of asking “what is most important right now?” This allows me to give undivided attention to the task (or person) at hand. 

3. communicate clearly and honestly

It’s okay to have big feelings and I always remind myself that I am modeling how to work through those feelings for my baby.

Postpartum is such a beautiful and sacred time. Boundaries can help you enjoy this time and bring ease to this beautiful and complex season of your life. These are a few things that worked for me, but I want to hear about what has worke for you on your unique journey. How are you setting boundaries around your postpartum experience?

Favorite resource on boundaries:

Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover (follow her on IG!)

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Xx

kaitlin