Listen "17: Setting Better Boundaries to Honor Your Sensitive Needs"
Episode Synopsis
Are you exhausted or resentful from constantly putting your needs aside? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sharon Martin about setting boundaries and: • Accepting your sensitivity and your basic human needs for rest as a precursor to setting boundaries more effectively • Distinguishing between direct and indirect boundaries • Benefits of communicating your needs, setting limits, and compromising in relationships • Keeping boundaries straight-forward instead of overexplaining • Empowering yourself to make changes when others aren’t able to honor your limits • Overcoming boundary violations and strategies to get your needs met when you receive pushback Dr. Sharon Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, and author specializing in helping adult children recover from difficult childhoods. She identifies as a Highly Sensitive Person and a recovering perfectionist. Sharon is the author of three books: The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism, The Better Boundaries Workbook, and The Better Boundaries Guided Journal. Keep in touch with Sharon: • Website: https://www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_sharon_martin • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharonmartinlcsw Resources Mentioned: • The Better Boundaries Guided Journal by Dr. Sharon Martin: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781648482755 • The Better Boundaries Workbook by Dr. Sharon Martin: https://bookshop.org/a/63892/9781684037582 Thanks for listening! You can read the full show notes and sign up for my email list to get new episode announcements and other resources at: https://www.sensitivestories.comYou can also follow "SensitiveStrengths" for behind-the-scenes content plus more educational and inspirational HSP resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sensitivestrengths TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sensitivestrengths Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sensitivestrengths And for more support, attend a Sensitive Sessions monthly workshop: https://www.sensitivesessions.com. Use code PODCAST for 25% off. If you have a moment, please rate and review the podcast, it helps Sensitive Stories reach more HSPs! This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment with a mental health or medical professional. Some links are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to purchase any book, product or service. I am not responsible for the quality or satisfaction of any purchase.
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