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Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining health from "summary" of When the Body Says No by Gabor Mate
The body speaks its mind. Sometimes quite literally. The physical manifestations of illness can often be traced back to emotional and psychological stressors. When we fail to set boundaries in our lives, be it with work, relationships, or other stressors, we are essentially allowing our bodies to bear the burden of our emotions. Our bodies, in their infinite wisdom, will try to communicate with us, to tell us that something is wrong. And when we ignore these messages, when we push ourselves past our limits, our bodies will rebel. Setting boundaries is not about being selfish or uncaring. It is about recognizing our own needs and limitations. It is about saying no when we need to, and saying yes when it truly serves us. Without boundaries, we risk compromising our health and well-being. We risk losing touch with ourselves and our true desires. We risk becoming overwhelmed and burnt out. In today's fast-paced world, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. We are bombarded with messages telling us to do more, be more, achieve more. But at what cost? If we continue to push ourselves beyond our limits, if we continue to ignore the signals our bodies are sending us, we are setting ourselves up for a health crisis. It is essential that we learn to listen to our bodies, to tune in to the messages they are sending us. By setting boundaries, by taking care of ourselves, we are actually setting ourselves up for greater success in the long run. We are creating a strong foundation for our health and well-being. So let us not ignore the wisdom of our bodies. Let us honor our own needs and limitations. Let us set boundaries that serve us, that nourish us, that allow us to thrive.
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