Boundaries are not walls that separate you from people. They are your user manual. They are a message to the world: "This is what I agree to, and this is what I don't. This is how I want to be treated." A lack of boundaries leads to burnout, feeling used, and anger.
3 Types of Boundaries
- Physical: Your personal space, touch.
- Emotional: Separating your feelings from the feelings of others (you are not responsible for everyone's happiness).
- Time: Respecting your own time (e.g., not answering work calls at 10 PM).
Scientific Sources:
- Cloud, H., & Townsend, J. (1992). "Boundaries: When to Say Yes, When to Say No to Take Control of Your Life".