Build better boundaries with yourself: Therapist suggests 7 steps
From having a me time to creating a contract, here are a few ways to set better boundaries with ourselves.
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Boundaries are extremely important for our mental and emotional health. Healthy boundaries help us to know what we want and what we do not. Setting healthy boundaries, not just with others, but also with ourselves is important in maintaining sanity and happiness in life. "Honouring your boundaries does not mean abandoning your relationships. Striking a balance between personal boundaries and others’ needs creates a healthier and more sustainable social dynamic, promoting both individual growth and collective well-being," wrote Therapist Israa Nasir.(Unsplash)
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We need to create a no list that features all the things and activities that we are absolutely not onboard with. This will help us to know what is non-negotiable for us. (Unsplash)
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When we face a new request, we should take five minutes to pause, think and reflect and then respond to it. This helps us to know if we really want to be a part of it or not. (Unsplash)
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Setting time apart for the day when we attend to ourselves, check-in with us and do self-care – this can help us to create more self-awareness. (Unsplash)
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