The Importance of Setting Boundaries

In a world where things & people seem to be out of our control, how do we set proper boundaries?

Shameka C. Foster
3 min readJun 6, 2024
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As much as it is true in certain aspects of life, some things are out of our control. However, some individuals do have a certain level of control over certain things & people. Also, as people there’s some control over things in our lives.

Boundary settings need to be in place to have happy & successful relationships & connections; when dealing with family, friends, co-workers, a lover & loved ones.

There are different kinds of boundaries among individuals.

Identify your boundaries, make sure they are reasonable, & give your loved ones, if plausible time to implement them. Be patient as you cultivate them to fruition. In some situations, they may have needed to be in place from the beginning to be respected, but there is still a chance if they are a decent person to respect your boundaries.

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Boundary Setting Tips:

  1. Communicate openly & express your likes & dislikes.
  2. Remove yourself from people who threaten…

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Shameka C. Foster

A creative writer that writes about various ideas & some connecting topics. Challenges you to think beyond the norm. www.shamekaswriting.com