I set boundaries means I dare to love myself even if I am in danger of disappointing others.
Setting boundaries in practice, is a difficult matter. Here, you can find examples of how to efficiently set boundaries that you can customize according to your needs and then apply them.
• Anger – «I would like you to stop. If you don't, I’ll leave the house / office and our meeting will end here».
• Win time – «I have a policy of not taking instant decisions, I need a little time to think and decide what I want to do. If you need an immediate response, I cannot give it right now».
• Criticism – «It is not okay for you to comment on my weight, please stop. If you do not, I will not be able to continue with this discussion».
• Additional Commitment - «Although this is an important issue for me, I will have to reject your request for help right now. " Or "I need to meet my family's needs».
• Money – «I will not lend you any more money. I care for you and I think you need to start taking responsibility for yourself».