18/09/2026
Its been a week of reiki sessions and the reoccurring theme of boundaries!
We tend to implement boundaries when we get to burnout, exhaustion, illness, resentment etc.
The body is more intelligent then we give it credit for. Your mind will resist and convince you you’re doing OK and ‘you’ve got this’ but the body will tell you when enough is enough.
Healthy boundaries are about creating space for yourself without having to shut other people out.
Boundaries can help...
Protect our energy
Not everything deserves our time, attention or emotional energy. Boundaries help us notice what drains us and choose where we want to place our energy instead.
Reduce overwhelm
When we constantly say yes, accommodate everyone or feel responsible for other people’s feelings, life can become exhausting. Boundaries create breathing room.
Improve our relationships
Healthy boundaries can actually make relationships stronger because people understand what you need, what you’re comfortable with and what isn’t okay for you.
Build self-trust
Every time you honour your own needs, you’re sending yourself the message: “I matter too.” Over time, that can strengthen confidence and self-worth.
Create more time for yourself
A boundary might simply be saying, “I can’t do that today” or choosing not to answer messages immediately. Small boundaries can give you back pockets of precious time.
Prevent resentment
Sometimes resentment is a sign that we’ve repeatedly said yes when we really wanted to say no. Boundaries allow us to be more honest before frustration builds.
Help us reconnect with what we actually want
When you’re constantly responding to everyone else’s needs, it can become surprisingly difficult to hear your own. Boundaries create enough quiet to ask:
What do I need? What do I want? What feels right for me?
Support our wellbeing
Rest, solitude, sleep, movement, nourishment and emotional space aren’t selfish extras. Boundaries can help protect the things that keep us well.
A boundary isn’t about controlling someone else’s behaviour. It’s about becoming clear on what you will and won’t participate in.
For women who are already carrying a lot - work, motherhood, relationships, emotional labour, hormonal changes and the endless mental load - boundaries can be less about adding another thing to your wellbeing routine and more about taking things off your plate.
Where in your life would you benefit from creating boundaries?
Much love
Michelle 🌻
