Boundaries

Setting boundaries can be so draining and hard on us emotionally. Unfortunately, there are so many reasons we must do this so we can be happy with ourselves and not carry this heavy weight on our shoulders all the time.

It can bring down our overall health.

There are many different types of boundaries. Emotional, physical and relationship boundaries are just a few of them, but some of the most needed ones.

I think we can all relate to each one in some way.

With emotional boundaries, we all have our unique needs. When we have reached our emotional limits, we must set a boundary to protect our emotional state before we end up “losing it.”

I am unfortunately horrible at this one. I let people unload all of their emotional baggage on me. Which most of the time is ok, but if I’m emotionally strapped, I need to set this boundary to let people know I can’t take on their problems.

Physical boundaries can be pretty obvious. It is very present in relationships, especially newer ones. It’s important that you speak up and set that physical boundary in the beginning.

Relationship boundaries are more common. We all have relationships that need boundaries put in place.

If you’re a person who likes to “people please,” chances are you probably need to work on setting relationship boundaries. You may be a person who avoids conflict, or you find it hard to say no.

You just want to make everyone happy. But, in the end you end up making yourself unhappy.

We should never sacrifice our own needs just to make someone else happy.

Your self care isn’t selfish, it’s necessary! I feel it can be more important than making someone else’s comfort a priority.