This episode we are diving into boundaries and specifically boundaries with a narcissist. This is an important topic because so often we think that when we are dealing with a toxic person or somebody with a personality disorder we go straight to just cutting them out of our lives completely and we often don’t think to use boundaries. The truth is though, that we can’t always cut people out of our lives and by learning how to apply better boundaries we can help ourselves to have better relationships and interactions with those people. LISTENER FAVORITE MOMENTS:
3:08 Review of the Week 4:46 Why is it hard to let go of a toxic relationship? 7:45 5 steps in setting boundaries with a narcissist
Step 1: What are you willing to accept 9:06 Step 2: Don't justify, over explain, or overshare 11:08 Step 3: Have an exit plan 20:14 Step 4 Realize that setting a boundary isn't a one time thing 26:37 Step 5: Have compassion for yourself when you fall short of setting a boundary 28:12 Book recommendations and free PDF downloads 30:37 Affirmation of the week. (Double dose this week) "I use this time to gain clarity about exactly what love means to me and what my standard for relationships are. "I prioritize people who bring me peace and respect me. I will limit my time and energy for people who do the opposite."
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