We usually think of personal boundaries as a way to communicate our needs to others; a way to tell them how we want to be treated.
But we also need boundaries with ourselves.
Boundaries are guidelines or limits
An integral part of being a responsible adult is establishing limits for ourselves – making choices that are in our own best interest even when they aren’t enjoyable in the moment.
Why you need boundaries for yourself
Boundaries help you monitor your own behavior and create a healthy structure for your life. They keep you from eating French fries at every meal or staying up until 2 a.m. when you have to be at work at 7 o’clock.
When you set a boundary with yourself, you’re saying: “Here’s the line between what’s okay for me and what’s not. Here’s the line that I won’t cross.”
And we set boundaries for ourselves because we love and respect ourselves. Boundaries keep us safe and healthy. They keep our lives running smoothly.
Continue reading and discover Sharon’s wisdom on this issue with which so many of us struggle. Remember that she is only suggesting not issuing orders!
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