Boundaries UNDER CONSTRUCTION
When was the last time you said yes to something, even though the idea filled you with dread? Was it last week, via WhatsApp? Last night over dinner maybe? Or perhaps it was most recent meeting with your boss. Regardless of who’s causing you to acquiesce all over the place, chances are you could use a refresher on boundaries. You know, the rules of engagement for how you wish to be treated by others that mental health experts rave about. If they were a talking point before Covid-19, they feel all the more important now that the white space that existed between many areas of your life has been largely eroded.
“Boundaries set limits for what people can expect from you,” says psychotherapist Lorraine Green. “When people respect your boundaries, you feel heard, understood and respected.” Put simply, they’re the building blocks of your self-esteem and self-worth. Fail to put them in place – ($29.99, Simon & Schuster). “Having clear boundaries allows you to say yes to the things that are important to you, no to the things that aren’t, and maybe to the stuff in between.” Sounds good, right? So, let’s learn how to build them.
