Most people understand what a boundary is. It is a line that marks the limit of an area – like a fence around a yard.
Most boundaries are clear to see when they are clearly marked by signs, fences, or other things. Personal boundaries may not be as easy to see though, and those boundaries are what we’ll consider in this article.
A boundary can help you understand what your responsibility is in a situation. You already have some of these parameters clearly set through things like job descriptions or student manuals; they state who is in charge of what and what your responsibilities are. But life is full of responsibilities that are not described in a document, and you need to know what those boundaries are.
A boundary can keep you safe. There are some things that you know you should not do – some lines you know you should not cross. Laws often dictate those boundaries, but other situations are not always clearly defined for us.
A boundary can help you be a certain kind of person. The morals you hold will define who you are.
A boundary can help you understand what you need. Peace, happiness, protection from overwork, and other things can be accomplished through your boundaries.
A boundary can help you have healthy relationships. If you know what a healthy relationship is, you can make sure that you strive for that.
Boundaries are good. They benefit you. They benefit others. They benefit your work life. They give you peace of mind. They help you stay on target.
Yes, we all need boundaries. They can mean the difference between health and drudgery.
I urge you to draw the line in your own life.
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