Monday Mantra - I Set Boundaries to Protect My Joy, Not to Punish Others

Let’s get one thing clear right now:
You are not a bad person for having boundaries.

This week’s mantra is:

“I set boundaries to protect my joy, not to punish others.”

And I want you to say it until it feels real.

Because here’s what I know:
Too many of us were taught that setting a boundary means we’re being difficult, unkind, or selfish.
But boundaries aren’t barriers—they’re bridges.
They help us stay in connection without betraying ourselves.

This week, I want you to ask yourself:
🔹 Where am I saying yes when I really want to say no?
🔹 What’s draining my energy or peace right now?
🔹 What would it feel like to say, “That doesn’t work for me”—and leave it at that?

You deserve relationships and routines that respect your joy.
And the only way to get that is by clearly communicating what’s okay—and what’s not.

Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away.
They’re about holding yourself close.