Boundaries are the limits we set with other people, which indicate what we find acceptable and unacceptable in their behavior towards us.
Elements of trust - from the work of Brene Brown.
Using the acronym BRAVING
Boundaries
Reliability
Accountability
Vault
Intergtriy
Non-judgement
Generosity
Healthy boundaries are cruicial components for self-care.
Some of the advantages of healthy boundaries include having good mental health, good emotional health, avoiding burnout and being a positive influence on others behaviour.
Consequences include stress, wasted time, financial burdens and relationship issues. Whether it's in work or in our personal relationships, poor boundaries may lead to resentment, hurt, anger, and burnout. A lack of healthy boundaries can negatively impact all areas of someone's life.
Boundaries help us take care of ourselves by giving us permission to say NO to things, to not take everything on. Knowing our boundaries and setting them are two very different hurdles to overcom
Know what they are
Start by working out your limits.
Remind yourself of the benefit of sticking to them
Be assertive and Communicate them
Communicate them often, frequently and clearly. This is your responsibility
People can’t read your mind. This make take practice to implement.
Try the following or other similar situartions to practice setting boundaries and being assertive.
