Have you ever struggled with boundaries? You are not alone. If you are looking to learn how to meet your needs and assert your boundaries to assert your boundaries in a healthy and compassionate way (‘not needy’ and ‘not bossy’), then, join us for this insightful episode.
Lili and Michael discuss boundaries and how Non-Violent Communication can help you identify, express and honour both your needs and boundaries. That includes things like the name people call you, asking for things or even saying “no”.
This episode is fun and packed with practical tips that you can apply straight away in your relationships with family, friends, romantic partners, bosses and co-workers.
Grab a coffee or tea or whatever drink makes you happy and join us for another feel good session!
Feel good & enjoy life
Ps-Apologies for the sound quality. The good news is that it can only get better ;-)
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00:02:53 - What is Non-Violent Communication?
What are Needs?
What are Boundaries?
Needs vs Boundaries
The importance of Emotions00:27:30 - How to assert your boundaries in a healthy and compassionate way
How to deal with discomfort of asserting boundaries
How to make requests
How to say and receive “No”00:51:23 – Taking your Boundaries to the next level
Self-Awareness
ResourcesEpisode Resources to explore:
Mike’s Website & Instagram : willingwinning.com
Sarri Gilman, Good boundaries free you (TEdx talk) and Transform your boundaries (book)
Marshall B. Rosenberg, Nonviolent Communication – A language of life (book)
Melody Beattie, Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself (book)
Cristien Storm, Empowered boundaries: speaking truth, setting boundaries, and inspiring social change (book)