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Are you setting healthy boundaries? 5 signs that you’re not

Boundaries are very important. While it is important to set boundaries for others, it is equally crucial to never overstep other’s boundaries. Boundaries help us in maintaining privacy, mental peace and emotional stability. However, when we do not set healthy boundaries, we can end up feeling frustrated. Therapist Israa Nasir shared a few signs that we might not be setting healthy boundaries.
Published on Aug 29, 2024 07:30 pm IST

Setting boundaries without being demanding: Therapist shares 5 tips

We should also state the need along with the consequence for better understanding. This will let them know how we feel. 
Published on Aug 19, 2024 03:26 pm IST

Conflict to lack of respect: How poor boundaries can be harmful

The first step in addressing this is understanding where poor boundaries stem from – then, we must take the necessary steps to address the root cause.
Published on Jun 29, 2024 07:23 pm IST

Reinforcing your boundaries with difficult people: Here are 5 steps to do it

Instead of complaining and being negative, we should be assertive in our approach in setting boundaries. This will help us to find better solutions. 
Published on Mar 11, 2024 04:56 pm IST

Build better boundaries with yourself: Therapist suggests 7 steps

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.
Published on Feb 08, 2024 07:51 pm IST

Tips for finding our boundary-setting voice

In any kind of relationship, it is important to set healthy boundaries. We should also ensure that we explain the relevance and significance of those boundaries to the other person. However, finding the boundary-setting voice requires a lot of work on our part. "Finding your boundary-setting voice isn't always easy, but it's not as hard as living without boundaries, trust me," wrote Therapist Klara Kernig. Here are a few tips for finding our boundary-setting voice.
Published on Nov 15, 2023 12:07 pm IST

Mistakes we make when we are scared to set boundaries

Often we are scared to set boundaries thinking that we will offend people in the process. It can happen when we are brought up in dysfunctional homes where our boundaries were stepped on time to time. "Setting healthy boundaries can be challenging, but it can be easier with the right skills. Show yourself some understanding and compassion as you learn to consider your needs and respect your limits," wrote Therapist Klara Kernig as she pointed out the common mistakes that we make when we are scared to set boundaries.
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 01:35 pm IST

Signs that you need to set boundaries

Setting clear boundaries communicates to others what you will and won't tolerate, and can help you feel more respected and valued in your relationships.
Updated on Apr 10, 2023 02:55 pm IST

Benefits of boundaries in relationships: Psychotherapist explains

Boundaries separate the things we like from the things we do not. Boundaries are healthy in a relationship – be it emotionally, financially or otherwise. And, boundaries bring with themselves amazing benefits which further help in our personal growth. Psychotherapist Emily H Sanders addressed the importance of boundaries and noted down the changes that it does to us and how it moulds us into better beings.
Updated on Jul 18, 2022 03:05 pm IST

Therapist shares 10 affirmations for people working on setting boundaries

Boundaries are integral to any relationship. From emotional to financial, boundaries differentiate the things which we like with the things which we do not. Hence, it is important to give us the freedom to be ourselves as well as maintain the individuality in a relationship.
Updated on Jul 16, 2022 12:29 pm IST