Boundaries...

I don’t think I was allowed to have boundaries when I was growing up. I learned about such things in university and continued on learning in relationship workshops, where we had to practice “clearing.” Here’s a good summary:

10 Steps to Setting Healthy Boundaries

1. Clearly identify your boundary.
2. Understand why you need the boundary.
3. Be straight forward.
4. Don’t apologize or give long explanations.
5. Start with tighter boundaries (and then loosen up if appropriate).
7. Address boundary violations early.
8. Don’t make it personal.
9. Use a support system.
10. Trust your intuition.

— PsychCentral

Some of these steps may be easier said than done because we don’t how others will react to our requests. This can be anxiety causing for sure. I’ve learned that I need to honor myself regardless. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl