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Are you setting healthy boundaries? 5 signs that you’re not

Published on Aug 29, 2024 07:30 PM IST
  • From sacrificing our needs to feeling intense guilt and shame, here are a few signs that we are not setting healthy boundaries.
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Boundaries are very important. While it is important to set boundaries for others, it is equally crucial to never overstep other’s boundaries. Boundaries help us in maintaining privacy, mental peace and emotional stability. However, when we do not set healthy boundaries, we can end up feeling frustrated. Therapist Israa Nasir shared a few signs that we might not be setting healthy boundaries.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 29, 2024 07:30 PM IST

Boundaries are very important. While it is important to set boundaries for others, it is equally crucial to never overstep other’s boundaries. Boundaries help us in maintaining privacy, mental peace and emotional stability. However, when we do not set healthy boundaries, we can end up feeling frustrated. Therapist Israa Nasir shared a few signs that we might not be setting healthy boundaries.(Unsplash)

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Even when we do not communicate our boundaries, we feel frustration and resentment for people for overstepping the boundaries. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 29, 2024 07:30 PM IST

Even when we do not communicate our boundaries, we feel frustration and resentment for people for overstepping the boundaries. (Unsplash)

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We do not prioritise ourselves and our needs, even when we know that it can harm our mental and emotional health. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 29, 2024 07:30 PM IST

We do not prioritise ourselves and our needs, even when we know that it can harm our mental and emotional health. (Unsplash)

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Whenever we try to set boundaries or communicate the same with others, we are filled with immense guilt and shame. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 29, 2024 07:30 PM IST

Whenever we try to set boundaries or communicate the same with others, we are filled with immense guilt and shame. (Unsplash)

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We are often unsure of our own priorities and values – this makes it difficult for us to set healthy boundaries. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 29, 2024 07:30 PM IST

We are often unsure of our own priorities and values – this makes it difficult for us to set healthy boundaries. (Unsplash)

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We try to avoid difficult situations and conversations even if that means sacrificing our own needs and expectations. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 29, 2024 07:30 PM IST

We try to avoid difficult situations and conversations even if that means sacrificing our own needs and expectations. (Unsplash)

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