Setting Boundaries: Finding Freedom with Terri Webb
Episode Overview
Boundaries bring freedom and help achieve personal goals. Setting boundaries is not selfish; it fosters responsibility. Consistency and discipline are key in maintaining boundaries. Non-verbal cues can effectively communicate personal limits. Boundaries help balance relationships and personal well-being.
"Boundaries bring freedom. It's like a budget that gives you the resources to do what you please."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this episode of 'Recovery Recharged', Ellen Stewart, the Pushy Broad from the Bronx, welcomes Terri Webb, a Certified Professional Coach and retired Air Force veteran, to talk about the importance of setting boundaries. Terri shares her personal experiences, including how she transformed friendships by communicating her needs and expectations. You'll hear about how boundaries aren't restrictive but actually bring freedom, much like a budget that helps you achieve financial goals.
The conversation touches on the misconception that setting boundaries is selfish when, in reality, it's a way to foster responsibility and balance in relationships. Terri also delves into the challenges of maintaining boundaries in professional settings, sharing an anecdote from her military days that highlights the importance of non-verbal cues in asserting one's limits. The episode wraps up with advice on being consistent and disciplined in boundary-setting, even if it means facing disapproval from others.
So, what boundaries are you setting to protect your well-being?