Save Your Life By Creating Boundaries

A boundary is a rule, limit, or guideline someone sets to let others know their comfort level. Boundaries are to identify how other people are to behave towards you. Often people view the word boundary as something awful or selfish. However, a boundary can be a great way to gain freedom from overly committing yourself to others.

Boundaries can save your life. Boundaries protect you from physical and mental harm. But, some people are hesitant to establish and implement limits. 

There are different types of boundaries that you may need to set for yourself: physical, time, conversational, personal, and relationship.

Take a moment to reflect on your life and relationships. Are there areas in that you lack boundaries? 

If there are areas where you lack boundaries, do not worry. By the end of this blog, you will have the tools and strategies to implement healthy boundaries. 

First, let's discuss the types of boundaries:

• A physical boundary identifies how comfortable you are with someone in your physical space.
• A time boundary helps you determine how much time you are willing to spend with others or doing particular activities.
• A conversational boundary sets limits about what topics you are comfortable discussing.
• Personal boundaries are the rules you set to ensure that you are conscious of your needs and healthily meet them.
• Relationship boundaries are limits that you establish with your partner, family, friends, or coworkers. 

Each type of boundary is valuable and should be operational in your life. For instance, failure to create and implement a physical boundary can lead to people touching you or invading your space without your permission. Most people without physical boundaries find themselves feeling uncomfortable around people who are considered touchy/feely. 

Failure to establish and implement time boundaries can cause you to miss deadlines and start or finish projects. A life without time boundaries could lead to not accomplishing goals. 

A lack of conversational boundaries could lead to your participation in conversations that make you feel uncomfortable. 

Absent personal boundaries could lead to burnout, depression, and anxiety. Without personal boundaries, a person could find themselves doing for others at the expense of their health. 

Not establishing relationship boundaries could lead to people manipulating your time, space, and things. 

Establishing and implementing boundaries could free up your time and save you from stress. Therefore, don't feel bad for putting yourself first and limiting people's access to you and your offerings. 

Earlier, you self-assessed your life to identify areas without boundaries. Now, I want you to create boundaries and implement them. Your new approach will be shocking to those around you but don't wavier. You are taking measures to save your life. 

Don't feel bad for putting on your oxygen mask first! 

Until next time, be resilient!