Boundaries

and standards. You might be in a member of an organisation, such as a sporting club, that initially shares your values. Over time, the executive may change and you come to realise that board members are repeatedly behaving in ways not consistent with your expectations. Your values are no longer aligned, leading to conflict, stress and perhaps even physical symptoms.

instance, someone might get too close to you during a conversation and you back away or they might attempt to take something that belongs to you. Emotional boundaries relate to our feelings and how another’s behaviour affects us. For example, if a friend or family member frequently interrupts you during a conversation, you are likely to feel frustrated, even angry.

Sometimes, boundaries can be both physical and emotional. Such boundaries often involve taking on more than we feel capable of over an extended period. This could be never saying “no” to others, which may lead to increased stress and a high potential for burnout.

Mental boundaries cover our beliefs, values, cultural norms, ethics