Limit-setting is one of the most difficult things for some people to learn, yet it can provide them with some of the most peaceful, healthy results. It’s about learning to say “no” in positive ways that meet your own needs while also not overpromising things to others and letting them down.
Learning to set limits can improve your coping skills because your time is not chock-a-block scheduled without room for flexibility. That way, if you need to deal with a personal issue or step away to practice self-care, you’re not causing all your other commitments to come tumbling down.
So, if you had to set limits in the following areas, what is one way you could do so for each element?
Drop an Involvement So Your Time Isn’t Too Packed
I could…
Prioritize Something Important to You
I could…
Schedule Time for Yourself
I could…
Assertively Communicate with Someone to Set a Needed Boundary
I could…
These actions may not be fully comfortable, yet their end results can add to your quality of life in immeasurable ways.
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