Setting Boundaries for a Healthier Life | Love Talk
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Filling in for Erica Campbell on Get Up Mornings, I, Kym Lee, want to share a message I’m calling, “This Is Where We Draw the Line.” Every day, I find myself drawing lines—whether it’s on faces as a celebrity makeup artist or in life as a way to establish healthy boundaries.
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One of the lines I draw most frequently is the eyebrow. I teach women how to shape their brows, or I do it for them. Eyebrows are powerful; they can draw people to your face, but they can also look off if the lines aren’t right. If the brows are too high or too low, you end up with McDonald arches or check marks, and that’s just not the look. In my book, I discuss boundaries in chapter six, drawing a parallel between well-shaped brows and well-established boundaries.
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Boundaries are crucial. They help us manage expectations, live in peace, and maintain healthy relationships with ourselves and others. When we set boundaries, we protect our inner world from the chaos and conflict of the outer world. These boundaries bring harmony and alignment into our lives. They build our self-esteem, provide clear insight, and establish our values. Without them, we’re vulnerable—letting anyone do anything at any time, which ultimately leads to a lack of well-being.
People notice when your boundaries are off. Just like a crooked brow can make your face look off, weak boundaries can make your life seem off. If others can see it, you need to see it too. So, it’s essential to draw those lines in various areas of your life.
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Physical boundaries are a must—you can’t let just anyone come over. Sexual boundaries are crucial, especially when trying to live a holy life. Emotional and mental boundaries are vital because what entertains you trains you. Spiritual and religious boundaries are about standing firm in your faith. Financial boundaries? Girl, we need to talk about that because spending needs control. And let’s not forget time boundaries—knowing when enough is enough.
Finally, we need non-negotiable boundaries. You shouldn’t tolerate being hit, spoken to disrespectfully, or mistreated. Failing to set these boundaries leaves you at the mercy of others and feeling less than your best. Don’t tolerate anything that doesn’t honor your worth. Draw the line with your boundaries, and I hope this message resonates with you today.
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