How I Met Myself

9. Musings on Boundaries: Set Yourself Free By Setting Healthy Boundaries


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Today’s episode is the first in a series called “Musings.” Less formal than other solo episodes, this format is a way for Jessica to share what’s on her mind right now. Think of it as a casual conversation with your best friend, where you’re bouncing ideas off each other, talking through current challenges and working things out in real time. 


In this edition of Musings, Jessica discusses the importance of boundaries. She discusses three types of boundaries that are essential to set:

  • Boundaries between work and family life
  • Boundaries between your own beliefs and expectations coming from others
  • Boundaries between your vision and feedback you receive from others

  • During the conversation, she explores:

    • What her non-negotiables are when it comes to being a mom and what she will absolutely not miss at the expense of her work
    • How she needs to get creative when it comes to defining her work schedule so that her priorities as mom and entrepreneur feel aligned and meet her needs
    • How comparison culture can affect our thinking and why we need to tune out what others are doing and focus on what’s right for us
    • How to stay grounded in our own beliefs when we’re being bombarded with expectations from others
    • How to filter input and feedback we receive from others in order to stay true to our own vision 

    • As she grapples with these questions, she shares the things that have helped her gain clarity on her own priorities and vision, so that you can put these practices into place in your life as well. 


      Do you have any tips that have helped you get clear on the boundaries you need to set? How has setting boundaries in your life helped you? I would love to hear! Share them with me on Instagram by posting a story and tagging me or DM me @_howimetmyself!

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      How I Met MyselfBy Jessica Patterson