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Walls up or down : Clarity of boundaries


"A maximum limit for anything is important to help keep our peace of mind." -You must've heard people advising others to not go beyond their boundaries for anything. Boundaries are very important to help us know our limits and reminding us to not cross them. Boundaries can be for anything physical or mental. Someone can have boundaries to not eat beyond an amount while dieting.



"Boundaries protect us from people trying to take unfair advantage of us."

-Boundaries are often confused with walls. On one hand where walls are what we put up to protect ourselves from anything bad that has happened to us. Boundaries can benefit our mental health as it does not allow people to take our unfair advantage and allows us to spend it on the things that are important. Boundaries are not bad whereas walls can be bad as they make us bury our wounds instead of working on them.



"They help us not being taken for granted and earn us respect for standing our ground."

-Boundaries would be helpful for someone who has a hard time saying "no" to anyone and often goes out of the wayParenting often helps individuals to know where to set boundaries. Boundaries create trust and build better relationships developing positive self esteem. Even if people won't like what you do, but they'll respect you for standing up for yourself and that reflects your personality. Moreover, you're not taken for granted by your loved ones and colleagues.


"They help us feel empowered and motivate to live life on our terms."

-Boundaries can set some rules for others to behave in a way around you, how you wish to be treated, what is accepted and what is not. This builds an unsaid respect and connection. Healthy boundaries give us the ability to express our feelings and thoughts clearly. Once we have made our boundaries clear we are not liable for anyone’s expectations that go beyond our boundaries. They tell us that we're going to live life on our terms and not as expected by others.


A healthy boundary is important for setting your own unique identity For any mental counseling, Ahamyo can prove to be life changing.

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