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Question
- Personal boundaries are the rules and limits you set within relationships. They tell you what’s okay, and what’s not okay, in a relationship.
- Think about two people in your life, and describe the boundaries you have with each one. How are they similar, and how are they different?
- Values are the things that are most important to you. Ideally, your boundaries will reflect your values. For example, if you value family time, you might set strict boundaries at work.
- What are your most important values, and how do your boundaries reflect these values?
- In your opinion, what are the signs of a healthy relationship?
- What sort of boundaries might you see in a healthy relationship?
- People who are influential in your life act as models for boundary-setting, whether their boundaries are healthy or unhealthy.
- Think of someone who has helped shape who you are. What has this person taught you about boundaries, whether intentionally or unintentionally?
- When someone has rigid boundaries, they are reluctant to ask others for help, protective of personal information, and avoidant of close relationships.
- What do you think are the pros and cons of rigid boundaries? Describe an area of life where you’ve had rigid boundaries.
- When someone has porous boundaries, they overshare personal information, have difficulty saying “no,” and are overly concerned with the opinions of others.
- What do you think are the pros and cons of porous boundaries? Describe an area of life where you’ve had porous boundaries.
- In some relationships, healthy boundaries seem to form naturally and easily. In other relationships, however, setting healthy boundaries is difficult.
- What challenges have you faced when trying to set healthy boundaries, and how did you overcome them (or, how could you overcome them)?
More questions
- What are some examples of boundaries that you currently have in place in your life?
- Have you ever struggled with setting or enforcing boundaries with others? If so, can you share an example?
- How do you feel when someone crosses your boundaries? THE QUESTION I ANSWERED
- Are there certain people or situations that you find it particularly difficult to set boundaries with? Why do you think that is?
- How do you balance being compassionate and understanding towards others while also maintaining your own boundaries?
- What are some strategies that you use to communicate your boundaries effectively to others?
- Have you ever experienced pushback or resistance from someone when you've tried to set a boundary? How did you handle it?
- How do your boundaries align with your personal values and beliefs?
- Are there any areas of your life where you feel like you need to establish stronger boundaries?
- How do you think having healthy boundaries can improve your overall well-being and relationships with others?
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