Set boundaries

Can we be honest about setting boundaries? This is one thing I still struggle with even after therapy. Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and personal well-being. Being honest about setting boundaries involves clear communication and assertiveness. Here’s how setting boundaries might sound in a conversation: “I’ve noticed that I feel overwhelmed when I take on too many tasks at once. I need to start saying no to some things to prioritize my own well-bein...

basic worksheet on setting healthy boundaries, exploring boundaries, counseling therapy worksheet

I set boundaries to respect myself. Not to offend you.

Affirmations for setting boundaries: Gaining Self Assurance. 1. I don’t have to please others to be loveable. 2. I have the power to stand up

FOR MANY OF US, boundaries might at first sound defensive—like planting an emotional Keep Out sign. But they’re not. Boundaries are the foundation of self-worth and an important form of self-care, says Sharon Martin, LCSW, a psychotherapist and relationship expert in San Jose, California. “Setting boundaries makes clear to others what we will and will not tolerate, how we expect to be treated. In fact, they are good for relationships; you both will have a clear understanding of what is…

A relationship therapist shares what it means set boundaries, what setting boundaries looks like, as well as how to set boundaries in relationships of any kind. Plus, follow her boundary setting worksheet to plan what you want to say while setting boundaries with a romantic partner, friend, or family member.

Strengthen your understanding of boundaries through these six more common types of boundaries. Build your knowledge around how to set boundaries, and how these boundaries get violated with helpful examples.