My October manifestation is the same thing I’ve been trying to do for the last few years…

Honestly this is a lot harder than it sounds. Especially as I suffer with anxiety so sometimes the call is coming from inside the house so to speak! 😂

Protecting your peace relies a lot on setting boundaries which can be difficult but necessary. There is no easy way of becoming proficient at this, I mostly struggle when people expect me to do things I really don’t want to do. Saying no can be the hardest thing you can do.

Some things that I do when saying no isn’t an option is being very clear with boundaries. Planning a trip with family at the moment and I’m very clear about the fact that I’ll be staying in my own room and will not be sharing under any circumstances. It makes it difficult because there are four of us and it means that one person may have to pay more if they can’t get a triple room but this is one of my big boundaries. I need space to be alone and I’m willing to pay extra to have that. If it’s an issue I won’t be going. Simple as that.

Protecting your peace is often seen as being difficult I think but, the days of being uncomfortable and unhappy to please others are gone for me. I love that Kim Cattrall quote:

I know that there are times in life where we won’t be enjoying ourselves, I mean it’s life, but what I take from this is there have been times where I have been deeply unhappy, uncomfortable and upset in situations because I was compromising as it was expected of me or to not make it difficult for people who in actual fact never take my happiness into account. I want to work on ensuring that in the situations where it’s warranted I’m enjoying myself. If I don’t think I’ll enjoy it? Perhaps I shouldn’t go, or if it’s too hard to get out of, be as comfortable as possible. Like have my own room!