Setting Boundaries & Choosing You

I took my first solo trip to Egypt right after my 2nd album. When I returned, I could finally see clearly what I needed for myself. I started setting clear boundaries and making changes for the better. My people pleasing nature struggles to this day on what those boundaries are or where I can make better decisions for myself ✨Do you go through this? Share with me some of the ways you choose yourself or how you want to get better at it.

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[Kaindi_S]

Saying ''No" makes you a stronger and more purposeful person...

[MarthaMartinez-hmvp]

I wasn’t taught boundaries by my parents. I was such a people pleaser and always found it so hard to say No. (Even when I wanted to scream NO) I’ve learned the HARD way and don’t wish that upon anyone.
Heal, Love yourself and Always Choose You.

[marinecorpswarrior]

A friend once gave me one of the most powerful lesson ever when she told me that its ok to say NO, and NO is a complete sentence, no explanation need, just put a period to it.

[calmlyeverafter]

Boundaries. If you don't set them, people will cross them and you will, at some point, over-extend yourself. I've learned this the hard way but I've LEARNED

[KolussuslifeKB]

We have to learn to set boundaries to guard our hearts from people who like to take sweetness and kindness for weakness. If we dont then people will use, abuse us and take advantage and take us for granted. Nothing is wrong with not being a people pleaser or a yes man. Word up Alicia you've got the Keys. #kolussus

[crystaltharrell]

As a FORMER pleaser, I needed to hear this. To know that saying “no” doesn’t make you a bad person

[almamartinez]

I cannot be the only one that wants to sit down with Alicia Keys and just have a conversation with her about life and literally just anything.

[lavendaire]

love your soul & how still and wise you are 💕 a role model in so many ways!!

[BelieverFirstwithSharonJoy]

“This is what I need to be happy, healthy & to be myself.” I love that

[angelmcmurray]

Yes ! If I don’t make the boundaries, I end up feeling resentful and used, tired, no creativity because I’m always doing for others. As an Aquarius woman, I need time alone to recharge for my own sanity. Thank you 🙏 for sharing

[mpho]

Felt this . As an “ex people pleaser” the most powerful word is “No” .

[som]

“A better Alicia “
The tone when she said that .I felt it

[kjmg]

I'm sorry but I just love her... she's so inspiring and beautiful😍

[blessedchildofgod]

Thanks I needed to hear I'm so broken hearted 💔😢 my aunt died from covid 19 I hope God heal all broken hearts

[IamCynDoll]

I needed this at this very second. Thank you.

[ThatZeeZee]

My father just passed away from covid a week ago and it really put things into perspective as you are explainging it. I feel as though prior to his passing all of our lives were just gogogo and we never stopped to think about ourselves, him included. I wish I would have given him a break by maybe paying his rent one month so he could relax from work and have time to himself but I never got to do that. I need this time to breathe, to exhale, and to find the strength for ME now. RIP to the most beautiful soul I've ever met 🧡

[PriestessStellanie]

Can’t let people drain you if you don’t feel elevated then you have to say no. If people don’t like it then it’s their issue oh well.🤷🏽‍♀️💜

[Enrico_Fusai_Counselor]

Wonderful!
By the way, always remember that *NOT* every choice is a lifetime one, and that you can simply play by ear, using your soul's guidance system.
Do what feels right *AT THAT TIME*, and if it won't give you a good result, you'll amend it.
It's an evolution process, not a quest for perfection.
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PS: if you're reading this, I hope you're having a good day 🙏🏼
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Thank you, Alicia ❤️

[tysondr]

Whatever you send into people's lives comes out into yours.
Whatever you want or dreaming of, wish it for someone else.
Pay it forwards

[JillOpal]

“This is what I need to be happy, healthy, & to be myself” I love that! lol ❤😂🙌🏾💯