Boundary Breakthrough

Kickass Lessons for a Happier, Healthier You!

Rosanne Santos
November 27, 2023

IT IS OK TO SAY NO !!!

Know your limits: Boundaries define who you are and what you're cool with.

Spot when someone crosses the line: It could be physical, verbal, or messing with your emotions.
Be clear about your limits: Speak up directly when boundaries are crossed.
Back it up: Enforce those boundaries and stick to the consequences.
Say no when needed: It's okay to turn down stuff that doesn't vibe with you.
No excuses necessary: You don't owe anyone an explanation for your boundaries.
Walk away if needed: Don't waste time on folks who can't respect your limits.
Forgive yourself: Mistakes happen; forgive, learn, and move forward.
Learn from the past: Reflect on past slip-ups to avoid them in the future.
Be patient: Setting boundaries takes time; it's a learning process.
Seek support: Chat with friends, family, or a therapist about your boundary journey.
Educate yourself: Read up on boundaries to boost your know-how.
Self-care matters: Look after your physical and emotional well-being.
Trust yourself: You've got the ability to set and stick to healthy boundaries.
Happiness is your right: Don't settle for anything less than a happy, boundary-respecting life.

By following these lessons, you can learn to set and enforce healthy boundaries, which will lead to a more fulfilling and happy life. ~RS

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"I am a guardian of my well-being, setting clear boundaries with grace. I respect myself enough to say no when needed and enforce limits with love. By creating healthy boundaries, I cultivate a space where happiness and harmony flourish within and around me."

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Good morning. It's Monday, Nov. 27, and we're covering the third day of a cease-fire in Gaza, a massive chunk of ice exiting Antarctica, and much more.

Hostage Release Continues

Seventeen hostages held in the Gaza Strip were released yesterday, the third group freed during a tenuous four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas that was held over the weekend and up to early this morning. In exchange, Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners.

Iceberg Adrift

The world's largest iceberg is drifting from the Antarctic Circle toward the Southern Ocean, scientists confirmed late last week. The floating mass sheared from the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in 1986 but became stuck on the floor of the Weddell Sea.

Indian Tunnel Rescue

Efforts to rescue 41 trapped Indian workers inside a collapsed tunnel in northern Uttarakhand state enter their third week today, as rescuers mount three separate digging approaches to the enclosed laborers. All of the 41 men are reportedly in good health and receiving regular hot meals, water, and medicine via a small pipe.

Sports, Entertainment, & Culture

Irish author Paul Lynch's novel "Prophet Song" wins prestigious Booker Prize for best English-language novel published in the UK or Ireland (More)

Screen Actors Guild release complete tentative contract that ended the actors strike (More)

Third woman this month accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual assault (More)

Science & Technology

> Study finds bladder-like cells on resilient plants like quinoa fend off insects and disease, are not used to store water for droughts; findings overturn a century-old theory in plant biology (More)

> Astronomers detect second-most energetic cosmic ray on record; origins of the subatomic particle traveling near the speed of light remain a mystery (More)

Business & Markets

Dow, S&P 500 close up during half-day trading session Friday (S&P 500 +0.1%, Dow +0.3%, Nasdaq -0.1%); all three averages end holiday week up, notching fourth consecutive week of gains (More)

US consumers spend $9.8B in online shopping during Black Friday, up 7.5% year-over-year; Cyber Monday deals to be held today (More)

Meta (Facebook) was aware of 1.1 million accounts purportedly opened by children under 13 years old in recent years, disabling only a fraction while continuing to collect their data; claims come from newly unsealed court documents (More)

Politics & World Affairs

Russia launches largest drone strike of war in Kyiv Saturday, with 74 of 75 drones intercepted; five Ukrainians injured (More) | Five-year-old girl wounded in Thursday Dublin stabbing remains in critical condition; riot arrests rise to 48 (More)

Derek Chauvin injured in prison stabbing, expected to survive; the former Minneapolis police officer was convicted in 2021 for the murder of George Floyd (More)

Eleven US states under winter weather alerts over the weekend as snow falls across Northern and Central Rockies; Wyoming sees over 2 feet (More)

Acts of Kindness

New Hampshire Man Unexpectedly Leaves Millions to His Small Town

The people of Hinsdale, New Hampshire, have been left stunned after learning that one unassuming, longtime resident left the small town millions in his will. Geoffrey Holt was the caretaker of a mobile home park in Hinsdale, and never seemed to have much — he rode a bike (or lawn mower) instead of a car, worn-out clothes, and didn’t invest in furniture for his mobile home.

Inspiring Stories

A citizen of the world

Luisa Yu, 79, recently completed her goal to travel to every country in the world. Her advice? “Don’t be afraid, just go. Don’t wait for anybody, because if you wait, it will never happen.”

“Surrender to the cards you are dealt. It’s from that surrender that you get your power. Losing can be the best motivator to get you even bigger wins.”
 
- Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

Did You Know ???

Bagels Were Once Given as Gifts to Women After Childbirth

After a woman has had a bun in the oven for nine months, presenting her with a bagel might seem like a strange choice. But some of the earliest writings on bagels relate to the idea of giving them as gifts to women after labor. Many historians believe that bagels were invented in the Jewish community of Krakow, Poland, during the early 17th century. Their circular shape echoes the round challah bread eaten on the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah. Enjoying round challahs is meant to bring good luck, expressing the hope that endless blessings — goodness without end — will arrive in the coming year. Likewise, in Krakow centuries ago, a bagel signified the circle of life and longevity for the child. In addition to the symbolism of the round shape, the bread was believed to bring a pregnant woman or midwife good fortune in a delivery by casting aside evil spirits. Some pregnant women even wore bagels on necklaces as protection, or ensured bagels were present in the room where they gave birth.

LEGAL

Why many celebs were just sued for sexual assault🥺

Last week, prominent men, including hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose, actor Jamie Foxx, and more, were sued in New York for sexual abuse or harassment that allegedly took place decades ago.

The timing was no coincidence: These suits were filed before a New York law called the Adult Survivors Act expired on Thursday. The law, which went into effect on Nov. 24, 2022, gave adult survivors one year to file civil abuse and harassment claims no matter when in the past the alleged incidents may have happened. The lifting of the statute of limitations was intended to recognize that the trauma inflicted on survivors may have prevented them from coming forward previously.

Former President Trump was the first person to be sued under the law. He was found liable for sexually abusing the writer E. Jean Carroll in the ’90s and was ordered to pay her $5 million in damages. Trump and other men named in suits last week deny the accusations.

Beyoncé is coming to theaters: Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé will premiere worldwide on Friday. The movie will follow the global superstar throughout her 56 shows from The Renaissance Tour that wrapped in October. It’s the second concert film from a music icon to hit theaters this year—Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour has earned nearly $250 million worldwide.

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What are crockpot freezer meals?

If you’re not familiar with the term, a freezer crockpot meal is basically when you dump all the raw ingredients into a freezer bag or container and pop it in the freezer. In this case, no cooking is required during the prep time, which makes it super easy!

On the day you wish to cook the meal, you simply add the contents of the bag and maybe a little water or broth (whatever the recipe specifies) to your slow cooker and let it do its thing!

All of the prep work is done ahead of time so you basically just dump the contents in, set it and forget it. Such a great way to save on time and energy and it makes for such an easy meal!

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