17. How do you actually set boundaries in this season and beyond?
Mothering Ourselves Mindfully · Sarah Harmon
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Show Notes
In this episode, I explore the concept of mindful awareness during the holiday season and how to break free from unconscious patterns, particularly around boundaries and people-pleasing behaviors.
We delve into why we often find ourselves repeating the same patterns year after year, especially during busy times like the holidays. I introduce the idea of treating this season as a "living, breathing meditation" and explain how making unconscious patterns conscious is the first step toward meaningful change.
Key concepts covered:
- Understanding why 90-95% of our experience is driven by our subconscious and unconscious mind
- Exploring how certain behaviors, even if they don't serve us, can feel "safe" to our nervous system
- The importance of looking beyond surface-level habit change to address deeper nervous system patterns
- Why becoming the person who can hold boundaries is more important than just learning about boundaries
- How sustainable change requires tending to our root-level patterns and giving ourselves time to grow, just like nature
Resources Mentioned:
- FLOURISH: A 12-month interactive program designed to help mothers create new cycles of being and doing for themselves and their lineage. Learn more at theschoolofmom.com/flourish [Special offer: 12 months for the price of 6 months when you sign up by January 31!]
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "Mothering Ourselves Mindfully." We look forward to sharing more insights and inspiration in the upcoming episodes!
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