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HOW TO SET AND ENFORCE BOUNDARIES

BOUNDARIES 101

IDENTIFY HOW YOU 'FEEL.'

STEP ONE

First, you must get clear about what behaviors you believe to be a violation of your boundaries. This isn't about gaining control of the other person. This is about respecting and protecting your emotional well-being. FYI, boundaries aren't about controlling other people. Your boundaries are about protection for you, not control over them. Your boundaries protect you from emotional harm by identifying your non-negotiable emotional needs and limits in your relationships. Again. If anyone is using their boundaries to try to control YOUR behavior that is a huge red flag and information you need to pay attention to.

TIP - This is about understanding and validating yourself.  Sometimes we don't know we need boundaries until we feel triggered. The trigger tells us right there in the moment 'Hey. I don't like this.'  This is the time to make note of those feelings.  Acknowledging your emotions is an act of emotional intelligent.

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SIT WITH HOW YOU FEEL.

STEP TWO

This is where most people bail. Sitting with feelings other than joy can be extremely challenging for some people because we so rarely have healthy examples of how to do this.

TIP - If you DO choose to proceed that does not make you a 'bad person.'   You can only run away from toxic people on the internet for so long.  Desiring to know how to effectively respond to jerks who wish to rain on random people's parade is a honorable choice. 

SAY HOW YOU FEEL

STEP THREE

Once you've decided to proceed take some time and try to understand the statement that was directed at you.  If the statement was a clear cut insult, you have two options: 1. You can disengage/block/mute/leave the conversation; OR 2. You can proceed with a tasty clapback only YOU can provide, Cutie. This is purely your perogative. Either way, take a second and actually comprehend what is being said to you.

TIP -  The crazy things about trolls is that OFTENTIMES their insults don't make sense or their riddled with punctuations and structural errors in the set-up of their sentences.  Remember these things because you're going to need this info for the next step.

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RESPECT HOW YOU FEEL.

STEP FOUR

This is the fun part! This is where you practice the heights of emotional intelligence. Because instead of getting offended, you've opted to turn it into something else...fun. While you search for intel, you're 1. giving yourself time to calm down, just in case that insult stung a little bit, and 2. You're giving yourself time to set your jokes up. But why do you need intel for jokes? Because you're going to Roast them, Cute. A nice saute for your pleasure.

TIP - Keep the net for your intel WIDE but keep it gentle.  You don't want to cause harm, you just want to give them a hard time in their trolling efforts.  

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THE TEST

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APPLICATION

Elementary school conditions us that 'THE TEST' is the most important part of the learning process. Here at Cutie Booty Media, INC. we believe that the magic happens when you apply what you learn. Think about it. Think about a time where application of theory is important in your life. What do you expect from people in your life when you tell them about your needs. How would you feel if they failed to 'apply' the knowledge you shared with them and continued on ignoring your needs. How would that make you feel? Now you understand the importance of 'application.' In Cuties Classes, the 'test' is whether or not you will 'apply' what you've learned. Only then will you begin to learn about yourself and what YOU NEED to 'feel cute.' You just have to apply these methods FIRST. The question and test is...will you?

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