Will you protect your boundaries?


Ever wonder about people who don’t get it?  You’ve said, “No. Please don’t, I would prefer if you didn’t…”  You hear yourself saying, “I’ve said it a thousand times and still they keep doing it!”
Sometimes when we set boundaries, we need to take a lesson from nature.  This hive is a great image for boundaries.  If someone doesn’t respect your polite and nicely stated “no”, go ahead and put a little sting into it.
Other people show us exactly how much sting we need in our boundary.  If someone responds to your polite and gentle “no”, there is no need to put any sting in it.
But if the person crashes through your boundary, stop being kind and sweet.  Wipe the smile off your face and put some sharp “stingers” into your “No”.
It is not “mean” to be firm when someone needs it.
Some people are not respecting your boundary.
The wasps will protect their boundary.  Will you protect yours?
Boundary Practice Lesson Cards are available here