Setting Healthy Boundaries

Have you ever felt angry or hurt because of something your partner, friend or colleague said or did? Since it would be almost a miracle if no one has ever upset or offended you, let’s talk about how boundaries can help.

Setting healthy boundaries can help you protect your emotional energy and deepen the connection within your relationships.

Boundaries are the guidelines we set about our expectations, availability, and energy. Because boundaries communicate how we feel, they prevent us from overcommitting or feeling resentful. They also help give others guidelines with how to treat us.

They do not have to be hard, aggressive rules. Setting boundaries allows us to be transparent about how we feel, so we can have a deeper, longer, lasting relationships.

The word boundary might be interpreted as pushing someone away. It is better described as an invitation to let others in to learn more about us and our needs.

Setting boundaries can improve the strength of any relationship. Not only are you inviting others to learn more about you, but you are also claiming responsibility for your emotions and how you take care of yourself.

Benefits to setting healthy boundaries:

Take care of mental health. Boundaries allow you to take responsibility for your emotional energy and mental health. Setting healthy boundaries can help you name your limits with your emotional energy in mind.