Week Two
Video.
A video giving you an idea of what to expect for this week. This will be a quick snap shot to help get you in the right mindset and expected goals to set for yourself.
Worksheet.
This is your “to-do” list for the week. It will outline what this week will entail, what readings you have for this week, your journal entries, as well as your practical exercise.
You can either download and print, or simply save it to your device for quick access through out the week. Everything is also listed further down on this page.
Readings:
How boundaries have helped me! (Blog post)
Journal Prompts:
“Brain Dump”
This is how you will start every week. It’s exactly what it sounds like, you sit down and write whatever comes into your mind. Don’t overthink it!! It can be as simple as a grocery list, or as complex as an argument you had recently. This helps clear your mind of all distractions and keep you focused on the task at hand. (If your called to share anything please tag me @theunchartedadventure).
What does the term healthy boundary mean to you?
This should be a two part journal entry. If you haven’t already read “The difference between healthy and unhealthy boundaries” write how you define this now! Then come back after reading, and see if your definition changes and notate those changes. If you have already completed the reading that’s okay too! Simply write what your conclusion of a health boundary is.
What benefits are you looking to achieve by setting healthy boundaries?
How would setting healthy boundaries be beneficial to you? Do not be afraid to be selfish!! Setting boundaries is meant to benefit you, and only you. So take a look at how this is going to benefit you!
Make a list of boundaries you would like to set. Be specific.
After you have finished the readings this week you should have a general idea on what boundaries you would like to set! List them out here, you’re going to be using this list for journal entries in the next couple weeks. If you’re still unsure of boundaries you would like to start setting take a look at your journal entries from last week. “What are your triggers”, start with boundaries that would help alleviate those triggers. You’d be surprised at just how many boundaries you are actually lacking.
Why do you want these specific boundaries? How will they help you?
You can make this as general or as specific as you would like. Describe the goals you want to achieve by setting these boundaries. How will setting these be beneficial to you? What are you trying to gain by this?
Practical Exercise:
Last week’s exercise focused on grounding techniques similar to meditation. This week’s exercise is focusing on relaxation techniques. They do go hand in hand but relaxation techniques can be used when there is not enough time to fully lean in and meditate or ground yourself.
These techniques are to be used on a time crunch or when you need a quick reminder that the world is not out to actually get you. I have a video linked to the right that shows some simple techniques I use.
You might already have some amazing techniques that work for you and that is fantastic! Keep using those! You might be someone who hasn’t yet found their zone, and that’s okay too. You can tailor some of the techniques I use to fit you, or do a little bit more research and find some that you can incorporate in your day-to-day activities.