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Setting boundaries arent always easy.
This can all be stressful, especially when you take into account thetoll of conflicton stress levels.
The first step in setting boundaries is to gain an understanding of where your own personal boundaries lie.
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How comfortable are you with people getting close to you and taking certain liberties with you?
Often, your first clue is the feeling you get when your boundaries have been violated.
Because differentpeople have different boundaries, something that bothers others may not bother you, and vice versa.
The following are general guidelines to help you to become more aware of your own personal boundaries.
In this way, setting boundaries can be a struggle.
They also allow you to be clear on issues such as guilt (should you feel guilty?)
and motivation (is it worth it?
), so you could move forward with the least amount of stress.
You are also the one who will have to live with the consequences of your choices.
Ultimately, we all have our own comfort levels for boundaries, but these questions provide food for thought.
Working on boundary-setting strategies andassertive communication techniquescan bring some positive results to your life.
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