Setting Boundaries

We think we have to be liked, admired, and accepted by everyone. It’s almost imperative to be liked by all, we will lead the most stressful existence if we are to give in & bend like a willow for the need to give regardless of the cost to ourselves. Set boundaries & life will get easier. Be the person you want to be, treat yourself with kindness, and treat yourself how you would like to be treated.

What are your boundaries? Write them down.

Winona Ryder, Owen Wilson, Whitney Houston dreams fell apart because they had not set their boundaries and limitations. Their addictions led the way.

Motivational Celebrity Quotes & Stories to help inspire you along the way

Winona Ryder at just 19 years, after her high-profile relationship ended with actor Johnny Depp, she fell apart and began abusing alcohol, experienced anxiety attacks, and spiralled into depression. On one occasion she fell asleep with a lit cigarette and set herself on fire. After that, she booked herself into a mental institution and sought treatment with a private therapist.

Owen Wilson is seen as a laid-back, fun-loving guy, yet he was battling with his share of demons, including that of drug addiction. He had even attempted suicide at his California home. Fortunately for him his attempt was not successful. With the help of his family and close friends he overcame his demons.

Whitney Houston was a huge superstar, she was married to Bobby Brown, it seemed she had everything going for her, love, success, looks it certainly looked like she was living the dream. But her life ended in tragedy, it seemed that the strain of the music industry pushed the talented singer to a lifestyle fuelled by drugs and alcohol, it was later revealed by her brother she was turning her life around and hoped for a comeback, but it was too late, at just 48 years old she died in a drug-related drowning