Having personal boundaries is extremely important because they help us feel calmer.
Therefore, when they are violated, we often feel awkward and want other people not to disturb us.
Let's figure out what personal boundaries are and how to learn to defend them.
How to set personal boundaries
Let's start with the fact that where one person's personal boundaries begin, another person's boundaries end.
Therefore, if certain actions of people make you feel dry mouth, increased heart rate and sweating, then something needs to be done about it.
For example, you don't like it when someone leafs through your diary. You need to say it out loud so that the person understands you.
Secondly, helping people is, of course, commendable, but it should not go against your interests.
If a person's request is beyond your comfort level, you should gently refuse. Healthy egoism, especially if it protects your interests, has never hurt anyone.
Author: Irina Tint
