Some people think that setting boundaries will get other people to behave differently. It doesn’t work that way. Instead…
Casey’s eTip: See Boundaries as Protecting Yourself, Not Controlling Others
Your boundaries define your own limits and what you will do when they are crossed. You may share your limits with others, but it’s not always necessary.
For example, you may decide that you will no longer cover for a coworker who frequently needs your help on projects. You don’t have to tell them to stop doing that. They can ask for help every day. You will politely and consistently refuse their request. The focus is on you and what you will or will not do–not on the other person. Like an umbrella, boundaries protect you but are adjustable.
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