Boundaries are more than a buzzword. Our ability to set limits with ourselves and others is one of the most important things we can do to lead a healthy life and enjoy fulfilling relationships. Boundaries are preventative medicine for resentment. Often people will agree to things they don’t really want to do because they are driven by a desire to please. They begrudgingly say “yes” because of an internal story they are listening to about disappointing others. They forecast that their “no” will elicit an negative emotional response from someone else and recoil at the potential of having to tolerate this discomfort. Many people swallow their wishes and agree to lots of things that don’t serve them. The price of this tradeoff can be stress, eroded self-respect, and relational strain.
Boundaries are more than a buzzword
Boundaries are more than a buzzword
Boundaries are more than a buzzword
Boundaries are more than a buzzword. Our ability to set limits with ourselves and others is one of the most important things we can do to lead a healthy life and enjoy fulfilling relationships. Boundaries are preventative medicine for resentment. Often people will agree to things they don’t really want to do because they are driven by a desire to please. They begrudgingly say “yes” because of an internal story they are listening to about disappointing others. They forecast that their “no” will elicit an negative emotional response from someone else and recoil at the potential of having to tolerate this discomfort. Many people swallow their wishes and agree to lots of things that don’t serve them. The price of this tradeoff can be stress, eroded self-respect, and relational strain.