A powerful benefit of radical acceptance is its role in setting healthy boundaries. It can come in the form of the following statements:
“I accept that I have needs and it is okay for me to advocate for them.”
“I accept that I have limitations, and it is okay to do what I can do.”
“I accept that I get triggered by certain events and those events don’t necessarily have to equal a catastrophe or a crisis. I accept that I am capable of coping and getting through.”
“I accept that I can be uncomfortable and safe at the same time.”
“I accept that I have the right to say no when I choose to, need to, and want to. I accept that I don’t have to over-explain when I say no. No is a complete sentence.”
“I accept that someone can say no to me and they have a right to express their own needs. It doesn’t mean I shouldn’t have asked for help or that I am all alone.”
“I accept that what feels like a rejection doesn’t mean that someone doesn’t like me. I accept that if I am disappointed or feel rejected, I still have value and I still matter, whether certain people I want the validation from see that or not.”
“I accept that I cannot change the past. The past already happened. I accept that I can choose to do the best I can today with what’s in my power to do. I accept that I can get through, even when it is hard. I accept that I am worth it, even when I don’t feel like it or see it in myself. I accept that I am the only me that will ever be, so I will take care of me.”
While these are ideas and suggestions, please come up with your own radical acceptance statements to help identify and set boundaries. Feel free to share and express them in our community board!
Remember: Accepting your own needs and limits empowers you to communicate them clearly to others and yourself, which helps to decrease being overwhelmed or resentful of others. The power of accepting your own limitations also makes you more likely to remember the truth of the statement, “I matter.” You honor that you matter when you assert your needs, advocate for yourself, and set up and keep boundaries that protect your well-being.
