Athletes +Overachievers: How to Set Boundaries that Work for You
Setting boundaries can be SO hard, especially if you’re a busy high performer and like to feel like you can handle ALL the things. Boundaries can help us protect our mental, physical, and emotional energy as well as our overall mental health and can help you be the best version of you.
Boundaries: Actions high-performers can take to set them
How to Tell if You Need to Set a Boundary
When it’s Time to Set a Boundary
Examples of Types of Boundaries to Set
So how can you tell if you need to set a boundary?
For athletes and overachievers, we tend to spread ourselves thin and can have a really hard time saying no. If you find yourself feeling emotionally depleted, resentful of how you spend your time, energetically drained or feel like your mental health is in the gutter after doing certain activities or spending time with certain people, it’s time for a boundary check
When it’s Time to Set a Boundary
When you feel that your relationships are constantly emotionally draining for you
When you feel disrespected or taken advantage of emotionally, financially or physically
When you say yes just to please other people
When you’re not getting your needs met
When you are resentful of how you spend your time
Examples of Types of Boundaries
Whether you’ve identified that you spend too much time on social media, say yes when you really want to say no, or let relationships drain you, there are boundaries you can put up to protect your mental wellness. The first type of boundary is a One-Way Boundary, which means that you are the only one aware of this boundary. Maybe you want to set a boundary by saying no more often or have a relationship in your life where you feel better being the only one aware of your boundary, in this case, the One-Way Boundary would be your jam. Sometimes it can be easier, better and safer to just say no without going in-depth about your decision to set a boundary. The other boundary type is a Two -Way Boundary. You would use this boundary with an important person in your life where you are invested in the relationship and it is worthwhile to let them in on the boundary you would like to set with them.
If you want more on HOW to set boundaries check out this
Podcast Episode on Boundaries HERE.
Until next time, train hard, be well & stay mindful 🌿
Kerri, Athlete+Therapist+Mindset Coach
