10 Signs You Need Better Boundaries and What to Do About It

Have you ever felt like you needed boundaries in your life but didn’t know how to begin setting them? In today’s episode, Quinn helps listeners identify how to know if they need boundaries and then understand the type of boundaries that may need to be set.

After listening to the episode, listeners will understand:

The 7 Types of Boundaries

A Visual for Thinking About Boundaries

Some simple ways to set a boundary

Scripture Renewal Tip:

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Give these instructions to the Israelites, When you come into the land of Canaan, which I am giving you as your special possession, there will be boundaries.” Numbers 34:1-2

Mind Renewal Tip:

If you want to feel better, you need better boundaries.

Types of Boundaries via Positive Psychology

Mental – Freedom to have your own thoughts and values: “I respect your opinion, but I do not agree.”

Emotional – How emotionally available you are to others: “I want to support you but do not have the emotional capacity.”

Material – Monetary: “I do not have that money to give.”

Internal – Self-regulation “I know that is not good for me after the week I’ve had.”

Conversational – Topics you don’t discuss: “I do not want to talk about that person."

Physical – Privacy and personal space with physical touch

Time – How much time you spend with someone else