theambitiouswoman:

BOUNDARIES. Examples for when to say NO and when to say YES.

When to say NO:

1. When you’re already committed to too many tasks and taking on more would be overwhelming.
2. When you need time for yourself to relax, recharge, or pursue your interests.
3. When someone invades your personal space or asks intrusive questions.
4. When someone asks for something that’s beyond your capacity or comfort.
5. When someone tries to involve you in gossip or negative conversations about others.
6. When someone uses guilt, threats, or manipulation to pressure you into doing something.
7. When your generosity is being taken advantage of, and it’s affecting your own needs.
8. When someone asks you to do something that goes against your values or principles.
9. When someone borrows money from you without a clear plan for repayment.
10. When someone consistently disrespects your boundaries or treats you poorly.

When to Say YES:

1. When a close friend genuinely needs your support and you’re capable of providing it.
2. When you’re passionate about a cause and want to contribute your time and skills.
3. When an opportunity arises that aligns with your goals and helps you learn and develop.
4. When you’re invited to gatherings or events that you genuinely enjoy and benefit from.
5. When saying “yes” to social or professional opportunities can help you make valuable connections.
6. When your family members or loved ones need your emotional or practical assistance.
7. When saying “yes” involves trying something new or acquiring useful skills.
8. When taking on a new task or responsibility can push you to grow and overcome obstacles.
9. When saying “yes” to maintaining healthy relationships involves compromise and mutual understanding.
10. When you’re confident that saying “yes” won’t negatively impact your overall well-being or other important obligations.

slfcare:

every time you assume that others are thinking negatively of you or judging you behind your back, you are bullying yourself through them. at the end of the day, you don’t know what thoughts are running through their heads unless they verbally express them to you. until then, every one of ‘their’ opinions about you is nothing more than your fear, and whatever assumption is born from your fear is yours to let go - not theirs to disprove.

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retrogamingblog2:

daily–cats:

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animentality:

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without-ado:

Cutie-pie of the sea (x)

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blatantescapism:

tiger-in-the-flightdeck:

marinella-ela:

There’s something so deeply calming about watching megafauna prance and gambol about like they’re little lambs

Bison pronking is already so magical, and then the double rainbow and the happy birdsong just put it way over the top

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animalcrossing-blogg:

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huffylemon:

tumblr should offer health insurance to its long time users

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memewhore:

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microbag:

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53v3nfrn5:

Animal Crossing, Nintendo Gamecube (2002)

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inloveforevr:

inloveforevr:

Self improvement is great but ultimately? you have to accept your self. Yes you can eat better, exercise more, read more, set boundaries, love your self, but it all comes down to this. Some days you won’t have the energy to do any of these things. And you’ll look in the mirror and think that this is not enough. That’s a lie. The biggest love for self is to live slowly. To rest. To really rest. Have a nap. Eat what makes you feel good. Read if you want to. Embrace yourself and accept that you cannot and will not be ever be perfect. Accept that you are good enough. You don’t need to keep busy all the time. you don’t need to go out all the time and post on instagram. You don’t need to journal if you don’t want to. You don’t need to make art if you don’t want to. Breathe, give yourself grace and compassion. Give yourself the love and tenderness you so badly need. Be gentle with yourself. You are trying and it is good enough. You are good enough.

A beautiful poem that illustrates my point

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