Healthy Boundaries

Physical Boundaries Physical boundaries are all about honoring your personal space and touch preferences. Imagine your personal space as a protective bubble that makes you feel safe and comfortable. Everyone’s bubble is different, and that’s perfectly okay. Some of us need more space, while others are fine with a closer touch. It’s important to communicate […]

Be Clear and Solution-Focused – Focus on the solution, not the problem. Clearly state what you need in one or two sentences. – Example: “I’m not able to take care of your plants while you’re on vacation.”   State Your Needs or Say No – Speak your truth with phrases like:   – “I want…”   –

Releasing Guilt    Guilt, that heavy feeling of having done something wrong, can be a big hurdle when setting boundaries. We often feel guilt, especially with our families, because we have fixed roles like caretaker or peacemaker that stay with us throughout our lives. We also have strong ideas about how our family relationships should