It’s one thing to raise your standards, which is what we talked about in last week’s Summer Secret, but living by those standards is going to require boundaries that honor them. And if you’re like most women, that “B” word can trigger a whole lot of resistance, fear, and sometimes guilt.

But boundaries are a bridge to a life you wildly love. So let’s talk about setting boundaries that honor the life you want in today’s Summer Secret.

Welcome to The Self-Creation School podcast, for women who are ready to ditch mediocrity, step up and get more of what they want, and finally say YES! to a life that sets their soul on fire. I’m your host Leanne Letica, Self-Creation Coach, founder of The Self-Creation School AND Queen of YES!. If you’re ready to play life by your own personal rule book, and give yourself permission to say YES! to yourself and your wildest dreams, this podcast is the place for you.

Thanks so much for tuning in. We are at episode eight of the series, which means we are now more than halfway through my Summer Secrets. We’ve covered a lot of ground and I’m really feeling these shifts building on each other to bring me closer to the life I want to experience. I hope you’re feeling this too.

A quick note in case you are a first time listener. Each week’s secret builds on the ones before it. So you’ll get the most value by starting with week one.

Now, the word boundaries can feel a little confrontational. It can bring up images of putting up walls or cutting people off. And yes, they may involve changing the way you engage with your world.

But I want you to consider that boundaries are actually self-love in action. They’re how you protect the standards you’ve set for yourself and stay accountable to the life you say you want.

Last week we talked about raising your standards. And maybe you decided on a new standard for how you treat your body, how much stress you’ll tolerate at work, or what energy you’ll accept in your relationships. Boundaries are what will help you turn your new standards into a reality.

Now, some boundaries are going to be with other people, like not accepting behavior that goes against your values. But many of the most important boundaries are the one you set with yourself.

That new health standard for early morning workouts? You might need to set a boundary around your evening routine to get enough sleep. That work life balance standard? You might need boundaries around checking your emails after hours.

Listen, when you don’t have clear boundaries that protect your standards, you end up saying YES! to people and situations that do not serve you, which means you’re saying no to yourself. You’re saying no to your dreams, your goals, and your well-being.

But when you set loving boundaries that honor your standards, you’re creating space for what truly matters. You’re protecting what you decided is important.

Of course, setting new boundaries isn’t always easy. There’s this part of us that wants to be everything to everyone, to never disappoint anyone. But I’ve come to learn that disappointing some people is the price of not disappointing yourself.

My friend, think about your boundaries as love letters to your future self. Every boundary you set in honor of your standards is an act of love for the woman you want to be. You’re saying, I value myself and my life enough to protect what matters to me.

Some people might not understand or like the boundaries you set, and that’s okay. People who truly care about you will respect your commitment to honoring your standards. And people who don’t respect your boundaries are showing you exactly why you need them.

Boundaries are not about being uncaring or selfish. They’re about being intentional with your life, the one only you have to live. They’re about turning your standards into your lived reality.

So this week, choose one standard you’ve set for yourself and ask, “What boundary do I need to put in place to honor this standard?” Then practice implementing it and notice how it feels to protect what matters most to you.

Remember every boundary you honor is a YES! to the life you want to experience.

And that’s a wrap for this week’s Summer Secret.

If you haven’t already, hit subscribe to follow the series. And if you’d like a reminder to listen in, you can join my Summer Secrets email series at https://selfcreationschool.com/created.

I look forward to your company next week for another Summer Secret.

Until then, be the woman who says YES!.

 It’s one thing to raise your standards, which is what we talked about in last week’s Summer Secret, but living by those standards is going to require boundaries that honor them. And if you’re like most women, that “B” word can trigger a whole lot of resistance, fear, and sometimes guilt.

But boundaries are a bridge to a life you wildly love. So let’s talk about setting boundaries that honor the life you want in today’s Summer Secret.

Welcome to The Self-Creation School podcast, for women who are ready to ditch mediocrity, step up and get more of what they want, and finally say YES! to a life that sets their soul on fire. I’m your host Leanne Letica, Self-Creation Coach, founder of The Self-Creation School AND Queen of YES!. If you’re ready to play life by your own personal rule book, and give yourself permission to say YES! to yourself and your wildest dreams, this podcast is the place for you.

Thanks so much for tuning in. We are at episode eight of the series, which means we are now more than halfway through my Summer Secrets. We’ve covered a lot of ground and I’m really feeling these shifts building on each other to bring me closer to the life I want to experience. I hope you’re feeling this too.

A quick note in case you are a first time listener. Each week’s secret builds on the ones before it. So you’ll get the most value by starting with week one.

Now, the word boundaries can feel a little confrontational. It can bring up images of putting up walls or cutting people off. And yes, they may involve changing the way you engage with your world.

But I want you to consider that boundaries are actually self-love in action. They’re how you protect the standards you’ve set for yourself and stay accountable to the life you say you want.

Last week we talked about raising your standards. And maybe you decided on a new standard for how you treat your body, how much stress you’ll tolerate at work, or what energy you’ll accept in your relationships. Boundaries are what will help you turn your new standards into a reality.

Now, some boundaries are going to be with other people, like not accepting behavior that goes against your values. But many of the most important boundaries are the one you set with yourself.

That new health standard for early morning workouts? You might need to set a boundary around your evening routine to get enough sleep. That work life balance standard? You might need boundaries around checking your emails after hours.

Listen, when you don’t have clear boundaries that protect your standards, you end up saying YES! to people and situations that do not serve you, which means you’re saying no to yourself. You’re saying no to your dreams, your goals, and your well-being.

But when you set loving boundaries that honor your standards, you’re creating space for what truly matters. You’re protecting what you decided is important.

Of course, setting new boundaries isn’t always easy. There’s this part of us that wants to be everything to everyone, to never disappoint anyone. But I’ve come to learn that disappointing some people is the price of not disappointing yourself.

My friend, think about your boundaries as love letters to your future self. Every boundary you set in honor of your standards is an act of love for the woman you want to be. You’re saying, I value myself and my life enough to protect what matters to me.

Some people might not understand or like the boundaries you set, and that’s okay. People who truly care about you will respect your commitment to honoring your standards. And people who don’t respect your boundaries are showing you exactly why you need them.

Boundaries are not about being uncaring or selfish. They’re about being intentional with your life, the one only you have to live. They’re about turning your standards into your lived reality.

So this week, choose one standard you’ve set for yourself and ask, “What boundary do I need to put in place to honor this standard?” Then practice implementing it and notice how it feels to protect what matters most to you.

Remember every boundary you honor is a YES! to the life you want to experience.

And that’s a wrap for this week’s Summer Secret.

If you haven’t already, hit subscribe to follow the series. And if you’d like a reminder to listen in, you can join my Summer Secrets email series at https://selfcreationschool.com/created.

I look forward to your company next week for another Summer Secret.

Until then, be the woman who says YES!.