3 Empowering Ways to Set Boundaries

Boundaries are fences that you set up for yourself. Setting boundaries in our businesses and personal lives can often be difficult when you are use to giving so much of yourself. You are not obligated to set boundaries but you must for your own personal sanity and health. There is always something that needs to get done. You must look after yourself in order to look after others. Some people say that setting boundaries seems like you are closing yourself off from others but this is further from the truth.

 

Boundary setting or "building a fence" is a empowering technique that allows you to protect your energy, gain awareness of your priorities, and frees you to do what you chose to do.

 

 

Share Your Feelings. Let the other person you are setting boundaries with know how you feel. Start with "I feel..."

 

Voice Your Boundaries. When you set boundaries, you let people know what your limits are and what you can handle. When others are aware of the limits, they do not get disappointed with unrealistic expectations.

 

Respect the Boundaries. Gain a better understanding and respect for the boundaries set by others and they will be better able to respect your boundaries.

 

The walls of judgment fall down when a person is fully aware of the boundaries that they must set for themselves and the respect for the boundaries of others. You learn to teach others how to treat you with dignity and respect. You must also believe you should be treated in the same way. Do not try to do everything by yourself. Ask for help when needed. Delegate. Take a break. You will be more energized and ready to take on anything that comes your way.

 

People gain a greater respect for those who respect themselves first. Let your voice be heard!