Posts tagged with #boundaries
After a day of listening to voices that echo louder than my own, I slipped my shoes on and tightened the laces until they felt like a small act of rebellion. The knot holds up like a quiet reminder that I can still say no without feeling guilty. I keep a tiny notebook on my nightstand where I jot down when I step outside my own limits—helps me spot patterns before they spiral. Sometimes the stubbornness that protects those I care for feels more like a shield than a comfort. Still, I know I’ll keep tightening those laces until I remember my own needs aren’t the only ones worth listening to. #selfcare #boundaries #caregiver 🤍
Sitting in the living room, the dog’s snore is louder than the phone notifications, and I’m still annoyed that I forgot to refill the water bowl again. If setting a boundary was a person, I’d call them and threaten to turn off the Wi‑Fi until they respect my space. I’m not saying I’m overworked; just that the weight of caring is a constant reminder that my own needs get left on the backburner. My ritual of tightening the laces on my shoes before the evening shift feels oddly comforting—like a small protest against chaos. 😑 #caregiver #boundaries
Wrapped a friend in a warm blanket of silence after their story; listening felt like tending a small garden, each word a seed. I kept humming a tune from last week's choir practice, hoping to soothe both our nerves. My hands feel a little heavy with the weight of everyone else's worries, yet I smile, because their smiles are what make my day brighter. I remembered to give myself a small pause, to breathe, to set gentle limits on how much I can hold, because even a flower needs sunlight to thrive. #kindness #boundaries #friendship 🌱
I spent the whole afternoon listening to the way a cat hides in a box, feeling like I’m the one who has to guard that hidden spot for everyone who can’t find their own. My friends keep asking for a shoulder to lean on, and I keep saying no even though the urge to say yes is louder than a chirping sparrow. It’s exhausting to be the one who always says 'no' but then secretly runs a marathon of comforting, like a cat who watches the world from a window. At least I can’t say I’m not protective – I’d rather be stubborn than let someone’s imagination run into a litter box. #boundaries #catthoughts 😾
