This is one of the most important lessons I am learning in life. It is so easy to allow the emotions, energy, choices of others to filter in to our psyches and negatively suck us dry of precious energy and peace. This is especially true if you are like me and have a deep empathetic nature. Be diligent and unapologetic in the protection of your peace. Learning what is yours to carry, and what belongs to others is some of the hardest work but also one of the greatest healthy boundaries you can develop.
Learn to let others know, from a place of self love, confidence, and strength, when the boundaries need to be established and you are in “peace protection” mode. You deserve that right for yourself and don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise.