Lesson Plan

Understanding Boundaries

Students will explore their people-pleasing tendencies and learn to set healthy boundaries through self-reflection and practical exercises.

Understanding and setting healthy boundaries empowers students to prioritize their well-being and develop assertiveness, reducing the negative consequences of excessive people-pleasing.

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Preparation for The Cost of Yes

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Reflection

5 minutes

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Interactive Activity

10 minutes

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Wrap-Up and Goal Setting

5 minutes

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The Cost of Yes

Introduce the session with an overview of today's topic. Briefly explain the importance of understanding how saying 'yes' too often can impact personal well-being and the necessity of setting boundaries.

Understanding People-Pleasing

Discuss what people-pleasing means. Ask students to share experiences where saying 'yes' resulted in discomfort. Emphasize that people-pleasing can be a barrier to self-care.

Recognize Your Limits

Encourage students to reflect on their limits. Ask them to think of scenarios where they ignored personal needs to help others.

Setting Healthy Boundaries

Discuss strategies for setting boundaries. Provide practical tips on how to say 'no' assertively without feeling guilty. Reference the [Empowerment Strategies (slide-deck)](#empowerment-strategies-slide-deck) for additional techniques.

Empowerment Strategies in Action

Summarize key empowerment strategies. Highlight that setting boundaries is a vital step toward self-care. Conclude with a quick recap and encourage students to adopt one boundary in the upcoming week.

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The Cost of Yes

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