July
2016
Issue 2


Healthy Boundaries
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  Establishing, Identifying, Respecting Boundaries 
Article by Deb McClellan  
Last week I was engaged in a casual conversation, that turned into moments of self reflection, something I do often.  Self-reflection, as defined by  Merriam Webster, is careful thought about your own behavior and beliefs.  The thought provoking conversation mentioned above was about boundaries (unofficial rules about what should not be done : limits that define acceptable behavior).

Here are some signs of Unhealthy Boundaries:
  • Going against personal values or rights in order to please others.
  • Giving as much as you can for the sake of giving.
  • Taking as much as you can for the sake of taking.
  • Letting others define you.
  • Expecting others to fill your needs automatically.
  • Feeling bad or guilty when you say no.
  • Not speaking up when you are treated poorly.
  • Falling apart so someone can take care of you.
  • Falling "in love" with someone you barely know or who reaches out to you.
  • Accepting advances, touching and sex that you don't want.
  • Touching a person without asking.
To set personal boundaries means to preserve your integrity, take responsibility for who you are, and to take control of your life.  So how do we establish Healthy Personal Boundaries?  Below is an article written by Zorka Hereford, that helps us do just that.

Healthy Personal Boundaries and How to Establish Them
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