Saying No can feel scary, and make us feel guilty – but it doesn’t have to be that way
Kyra’s Boundaries and Self Care workshop is a supportive space for women to learn the essential skills of setting personal boundaries and prioritising their own self-care.
In today’s post, we’ll explore why boundaries are so important for women’s wellbeing, the different techniques covered in the workshop, and how we makes these new skills easy to learn and apply.
Why Boundaries Matter for Women’s Well-Being
As women, we’re often taught to put others first, encouraging traits like self-sacrifice and constant caregiving. This can make setting boundaries feel uncomfortable or even wrong.
However, learning to set clear boundaries is essential for protecting our time, energy, and emotional well-being. By establishing boundaries, women can create a foundation for healthier relationships and a more fulfilling, balanced life.
Workshop Structure and Learning Approaches
The Boundaries and Self Care workshop uses a range of interactive methods to suit different learning styles, including videos, group discussions, partner work, and visual aids.
To ensure accessibility, sessions are scheduled at various times and days, catering to busy mums, working women, and others with different commitments. With a small group size of around 10 members, each session fosters a comfortable, supportive environment where participants can fully engage and learn.
The workshop uses group discussions to share ideas about what boundaries are, and how we can implement them
Key Concepts Covered in the Workshop
In the workshop, Kyra members explore key topics like understanding and defining personal boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and recognizing opportunities to set boundaries in everyday situations.
Overcoming Guilt When Setting Boundaries
Many women feel a deep sense of guilt or fear of disappointing others when setting boundaries, often because society encourages women to prioritize others’ needs over their own.
For example, a woman might feel guilty about saying no to staying late at work, worrying she’ll seem uncooperative. Another might hesitate to ask a friend to respect her time by agreeing to a more convenient meeting spot, fearing she’ll appear selfish.
These feelings in part stem from social conditioning that praises women for being selfless, caring, and accommodating.
At Kyra’s Boundaries and Self Care workshop, members learn that protecting their well-being is not selfish—it’s essential. Through open discussions and practical exercises, women gain the tools and confidence to navigate these emotional challenges and set boundaries that honour their needs.
Making Boundary-Setting Feel Natural and Easy
In the workshop, members gain practical, actionable tools to make boundary-setting easier.
Kyra provides a three-step process that simplifies boundary-setting into actionable steps that members can apply in their daily lives.
Plus, members learn how to use assertive “I” language. Such as, “I feel overwhelmed when I receive messages after work hours,” to express their needs in a way that reduces the chance of the other person becoming defensive or upset.
The workshop also offers additional techniques, like practicing assertiveness and setting clear, respectful expectations, helping women confidently create boundaries that protect their time and well-being.
Getting Involved
Kyra’s Boundaries and Self Care workshop is empowering women to protect their time, energy, and well-being.
If you’d like to support programs like this, consider donating or volunteering. Or if you represent a business, you can explore our corporate sponsorship opportunities by emailing eleanor@kyra.org.uk.
To learn more about joining the workshop or supporting Kyra’s mission, email us at contact@kyra.org.uk—we’d love to hear from you!
