Is someone “taking space” or giving you the “silent treatment”?. One — is a boundary. Another — a form of abuse. Here is how to tell the difference: 👇🏼.

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: People don’t always silence emotions. Sometimes they try to outsmart them:. • by calling pain “growth”.• abuse “a lesso….

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: When you start setting boundaries, you’ll be:. • misunderstood.• ignored or shamed.• guilt-tripped & called selfish. An….

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: Emotionally mature people:. Have deep connections.without losing boundaries. Show care & compassion.without draining t….

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: It’s okay to be selfish about:. • your time.• your space.• your energy.• your priorities. But being firm doesn’t mean b….

People don’t always silence emotions. Sometimes they try to outsmart them:. • by calling pain “growth”.• abuse “a lesson”.• avoidance “detachment”. That’s not wisdom. That’s rationalization. A harmful form of self-denial that keeps you stuck in the same cycles & patterns.

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: Emotional maturity is magnetic. It is a signal we send through how we:. • set boundaries.• handle disagreements.• care….

Emotionally mature people:. Have deep connections.without losing boundaries. Show care & compassion.without draining themselves. Trust & stay open.without ignoring their intuition.

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: People say:.“Get out of your comfort zone.”.“Always push yourself!”. But the truth is:.• comfort restores you.• growth….

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: A relationship that crumbles when you:. • set boundaries.• speak your mind.• express your feelings. Was built on contro….

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: Anxiety is not the problem. It is a valid signal. But when you avoid it, you miss the message. Anxiety heightens aware….

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: Being emotionally mature means that you:. • own your actions.• respect boundaries.• communicate clearly. Be with those….

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: The more inner peace you have, .the more you realize its value. It's not obtained through people-pleasing,.but becomes….

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: The most damaging patterns in relationships?.The silent ones: . • avoiding hard conversations .• pretending everything’….

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: Can we talk about emotional bypassing?. It sounds like:.“Just reframe anxiety as excitement.”.“Anger is a mindset probl….

What's holding us back is found within us. What we cannot see becomes an obstacle. Therein, too, lies the answer to how to move forward. Begin with small but committed steps towards self-awareness.

Can we talk about emotional bypassing?. It sounds like:.“Just reframe anxiety as excitement.”.“Anger is a mindset problem.”. But emotional maturity says:. “Let’s slow down and ask, what is this feeling trying to say? What truth is it revealing?”.

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: The #1 skill everyone needs? .Knowing when to walk away from: . • Toxic people .• Toxic places .• Toxic cycles . And le….

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: Your habit of over-explaining teaches others:. 1. to question and invalidate your decisions. 2. to expect justification….

RT @JuliaPappasJoy: Boundaries don't break relationships. They reveal which ones are already broken.

The more inner peace you have, .the more you realize its value. It's not obtained through people-pleasing,.but becomes available with good boundaries. You deserve it.