This podcast episode invites listeners to explore the concept of boundaries and explains how boundaries are not so much about saying no, as they are about saying yes. "A boundary is about upholding a promise to oneself."
Boundaries involve saying yes to your own needs and desires. They are a powerful and loving reminder that you matter. Setting boundaries is important for caregivers, in preventing burnout. Dr Welch shares her own experiences with not creating boundaries to avoid the pitfalls of rumination and ineffective venting.
She then encourages listeners to set boundaries and make decisions, recognizing that they have a choice. She suggests how to create your own list of non-negotiable boundaries, and gives examples. Starting small with boundaries is acceptable.

Example letter:
Dear (Your name here),
I love you.
And because I love you I am unwilling to put you in situations that cause you to feel unappreciated.
I will ensure you drink at least 2L of water daily.
I will exercise your body 4-5 days a week.
I will make sure you get 8 hours of sleep each night.
I will keep you away from people, places and things that cause you to feel 'less than'.
And if I do enter a space where this happens, I promise not to put you in that situation again.
I am making these promises to you out of deep love for you and your sense of wellbeing.
Love,
(Your name here)

The act of caring for others whether personally or professionally is rewarding in many ways, but it can also be overwhelming and exhausting, resulting in caregivers feeling stressed, unhappy and burnt out.

Whether you are looking after children, patients, clients, ageing parents or persons at the end of their life journey, this is a reminder that you cannot pour from an empty cup. You can serve others without being a martyr. The JoyfulRx podcast is your prescription for rediscovering your own inner joy, so you can serve others from your overflow, rather than your reserve tank.

Hosted by Dr. Michelle Welch, a practicing physician, mom, children’s author, entrepreneur and certified coach who is passionate about helping caregivers. She examines topics each week that benefit caregivers specifically and offers actionable steps and tools to help them rediscover and claim their joy so they can create their best lives, starting today.

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