[header] How to establish boundaries while caring for others [title] Pay attention to how you feel. [step] When certain situations and interactions make you feel upset or uncomfortable, ask yourself why that is. Look at how each scenario makes you feel.
[header] How to establish boundaries while caring for others [title] Pay attention to how you feel. [step] When certain situations and interactions make you feel upset or uncomfortable, ask yourself why that is. Look at how each scenario makes you feel.
In some cases, the things you say or do will make the relationship worse. [substeps] Being in a relationship with the person you care about doesn't mean that your partner needs to' give in' to your needs. After analyzing your emotions, determine if they intensify during these types of situations, or if they wane after the stay-in period. [substeps] Experiencing extreme emotions often indicates something you're not feeling. Once you figure that out, you can determine your boundaries. [substeps] For instance, you may feel resentment towards the person you are caring for because you feel you are being taken advantage of. Do you feel put off, annoyed, nervous, or scared? These feelings can inhibit a desire to help others. [substeps] Take a time-related assessment to get a better sense of the kind of person you are.