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The heat of summer is here (at least in Central Texas) - that means couples and families are taking vacations. For many people, vacations sound great, but they don't always turn out as good as we had hoped.
Our society doesn't really support healthy boundaries. Here are a few examples:
If you have trouble saying no to people, if you find that you give TMI to people you barely know, you might want to give some attention to your own boundaries.
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Cynthia McKenna
More on Boundaries next time
Cynthia
I talk a lot about healthy boundaries with my clients. We talk about the ways they can take better care of themselves in relationships. There is a ton of information on the internet about boundaries, and while I was surfing just now, I came across this very good description and thought you might like to check into it
Developing Healthy Boundaries by Maggie Down
I'll be writing more about boundaries in the days to come, but thought this would give you a good start. Our culture doesn't encourage us to use our intuition, to say "no" to things we don't like or disagree with, to take care of our own selves before we take care of others. But pursuing healthier boundaires can really simplify your life and bring you greater joy.
more next time
Cynthia
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www.cynthiamckennacounseling.com
I received a nice note about this blog - CounselingBlog - being included in 100 Best Blogs for Relationship Advice
What a cool thing to be included in the list. Someone even sent me a note congratulating me on being #2 in my category. I love the blogosphere.
There WILL be new posts on relationships and improving your quality of life coming next week.
Cynthia
www.cynthiamckennacounseling.com
Rhinoceros Beetle
This beetle and some of his/her closest friends have moved into my garden. Apparently, they are not dangerous in any way. In fact, I read on the internet that some children keep them as pets in other countries.
I am not a bug person, and I have no plans to keep this creature as a pet - its a bit scary to me, but I think we can happily coexist.
I will be back to writing counseling articles next week - just needed a spring break of sorts and thought ya'll would enjoy the little updates from the garden, iphone, etc.
Cynthia
I managed to get my iPhone replaced for less than full price - which made me really happy. I even got to see the special water sensor that lets them know that the iphone has been damaged by water - er- green tea.
It is funny how challenging it can be to change a small habit.
I am now having to learn a new way to get my cup of tea and my iPhone into the counseling office. Normally, I take Ms. iPhone out of the office between sessions to return calls and emails. Then, I take it back in when I return with my tea. But now, I am not carrying it on top of my cup.
Maybe a little pouch or something to carry it in would be safer. Hey I could start a little cottage industry creating stylish iPhone pouches for tea-drinking therapists...
It has been quite a week.
Cynthia
Yesterday, I dropped my iPhone into my cup of green tea. Here is how it happened...
So, even though it has worked every day for months and months, it is not a good idea to carry your iPhone on top of your tea cup.
There has been some discussion about the possibility of this being the Universe's way of encouraging me to give up my technology. If so, I get it, really I do
I am way too attached to my iPhone, (or former iPhone). However, I am fairly sure I could've cut back on my technology use on my own without the dramatic and possibly traumatizing events of yesterday afternoon.
Today, I am heading back to the apple store to buy my 2nd iPhone - I had hopes of getting the next generation iPhone that is rumoured to come out this summer - but alas, I'll be spending that iPhone budget today instead. I wonder if we'll all be as excited about this 2nd iPhone purchase as we were last summer?
Cynthia
