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Boundaries are defined rules or limits that one establishes to protect their security and wellbeing around others. We identify and express how other people can behave around us so that we feel safe.
Examples include setting expectations about how much alone time you need in a relationship, and preventing family members from speaking negatively about loved ones. Boundaries are an important tool to help us feel secure with other people.
1. | Give yourself permission to focus on yourself and make your safety and comfort a priority |
2. | Practise self-awareness |
3. | Name your limits |
4. | Be consistent with the boundaries you have set |
5. | If you aren't sure where to start, use '/I' statements |
6. | Be direct, clear and simple |
7. | If setting boundaries makes you uncomfortable or anxious, start small |
8. | If you need backup, get support |
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