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Boundaries & Benefits



The concept of boundaries seems to be surfacing with increased momentum lately. We’re repeatedly reminded through pop culture and even academia that establishing and maintaining boundaries enhances a range of qualities both personally and professionally. What exactly does this mean and can it truly make a difference?


Simply put, boundaries are the limits we set for ourselves in relationships. All kinds of relationships.


However, to set limits, we need to evaluate what we consider acceptable and what is not. Sounds easy enough but when something unacceptable occurs, are we able to assert our limits? Are we confident saying “No”?


Clarifying boundaries may be a more comfortable practice for parents because that role requires establishing limits for children. But it’s significantly more challenging to establish boundaries in the workplace, especially for women, or with friends and intimate partners. Yet, if we take time to understand why certain things are unacceptable to us according to our personal values and preferences, we move forward building a strong platform for self-esteem, respect, and awareness.


The importance of this cannot be underestimated because when we genuinely know ourselves and what we will and will not allow, we are free to be honest in relationships. We are better able to authentically take a stand for who we are. And by expressing how we feel, others gain the opportunity to know who we are as well.


So, yes! Establishing boundaries is terrific inner work that leads to fortifying our sense of self and how we show up in relationship, especially the relationship with ourselves. It also serves as a model demonstrating the value of self-respect.




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