Boundaries | Part 3 — Flexible Boundaries: Build Self-Respect Without Rigidity or Fear

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In the final part of this mini-series on healthy boundaries, therapist and coach Maryann Nichols explains what flexible boundaries are and why they’re the most sustainable and self-respecting kind. Unlike rigid or porous boundaries, flexible boundaries are rooted in clarity, self-love, and personal values. They allow us to adapt without losing ourselves. This session walks you through how to recognize your true limits, respond with compassion when those limits are crossed, and begin the powerful work of honoring your boundaries from the inside out. Learn how to trust yourself, stop people-pleasing, and hold space for your own well-being.

KEY TOPICS COVERED:
✓ Recap of porous and rigid boundaries
✓ What makes a boundary flexible and healthy
✓ How flexible boundaries are grounded in personal values
✓ The difference between adapting and giving in
✓ Why flexible boundaries aren’t driven by fear or control
✓ Learning to recognize when your boundaries are crossed
✓ Listening to your body’s signals—like tension or emotional discomfort
✓ Letting go of self-judgment and building awareness
✓ Respecting your limits as an act of self-respect

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0:00 – Introduction: The Final Part of the Boundary Series
0:10 – Quick Recap: Porous vs. Rigid Boundaries
0:17 – Meet Maryann Nichols, Therapist & Coach
0:40 – What Are Flexible Boundaries?
0:58 – The Power of Adaptability Rooted in Values
1:20 – Self-Love & Self-Respect as the Core Motivation
1:40 – Knowing Your Bottom Lines and Personal Limits
2:10 – Why Expecting Others to Follow Our Boundaries Isn’t Useful
2:35 – Warren Buffett’s Wisdom on Personal Limits
3:00 – Honoring Your Boundaries Over Anyone Else’s
3:30 – Step 1: Notice When Your Boundaries Are Crossed
4:10 – Signs You Let Something Slide—Or Took Control Too Far
4:45 – What Boundary Violations Feel Like in the Body
5:20 – Maryann’s Example: Solar Plexus Clenching
5:35 – Step 2: Skip the Judgment, Build Awareness
6:00 – How to Track and Learn From These Moments
6:20 – Self-Compassion as the Key to Long-Term Change
6:40 – Why This First Step Is the Hardest—and Most Important
7:00 – Final Words: Honoring Yourself by Honoring Your Boundaries
7:20 – Subscribe and Stay Connected

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KEYWORDS: flexible boundaries, emotional boundaries, self-respect, personal values, healthy relationships, self-love, people-pleasing, body awareness, boundary setting, emotional health

HASHTAGS: #FlexibleBoundaries #HealthyBoundaries #SelfRespect #EmotionalHealth #SelfLove #PeoplePleasing #BoundaryAwareness #PersonalGrowth #RespectYourself

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