Mastering Personal Boundaries in Life and Relationships

This is a general introduction on what the course will be about and what you need to do to get the best out of this course.

In this section, you will learn what a life without boundaries looks like, the definition and the simplest understand of what boundaries are and also you will get to understand the common misconceptions around boundaries and setting boundaries in your life

In this we will talk about the benefits of setting and upholding healthy boundaries in your life, your relationships and your daily interactions.

In this lecture, we will talk about the various categories of boundaries in your life.

In this section, you will gain a deeper understanding of your comfort levels in setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. You will embark on a self-assessment journey, exploring your existing awareness or potential lack of awareness regarding your personal boundaries. Through the completion of worksheets and homework assignments, you will be able to identify your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to boundaries, and even pinpoint areas in need of improvement.

By the end of this portion of the course, you will have a clearer insight into your own boundary-related behaviors and tendencies. This self-knowledge will serve as a foundation for your personal growth and your ability to establish and preserve healthy boundaries effectively. It's an essential step in your journey to improving well-being and building more fulfilling relationships.

In this section, you will learn about boundary types, specifically focusing on porous, rigid, and healthy boundaries. You will gain a profound understanding of these distinct boundary styles and how they impact your life and interactions with others.. You will learn to identify porous, rigid or healthy boundaries and the characteristics associated with them. By the end of this section, you will be able to recognize signs of all those types of boundaries in yourself and others. You will even know where you lean on the most or your most dominant boundary type.

In this course section, "Boundary Awareness: Identifying Your Values," you'll learn how to become more aware of your core values – the beliefs and principles that matter most to you. By doing so, you'll discover which values are the strongest and most important in your life, helping you make well-informed choices about your boundaries. The ultimate goal is to ensure that your personal boundaries align with your deeply held beliefs, creating a more authentic and purpose-driven life, and fostering healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

In the section on "Identifying Your Needs," you will delve into the crucial aspect of recognizing your personal needs and understanding how they relate to your boundaries. You will explore the diverse types of needs, encompassing physical, emotional, and relational requirements, gaining clarity on what truly sustains your well-being. Through guided activities and self-reflection, you'll discern the specific needs that hold the most significance in your life. This section will also emphasize the importance of aligning your boundaries with your needs, ensuring that they act as a protective framework for meeting these requirements, thereby contributing to your overall satisfaction and harmonious relationships.

A recap on what the section was all about as well as an understanding on where you are now in your boundary-awareness.

In this section, we will elaborate on the significance of specificity and clarity in setting boundaries as opposed to vague boundaries.

In this section, we will be talking about the power of assertive communication in communicating your boundaries and also discuss briefly what assertive communication is. Helps with conveying the message without aggression and passitivity

In this  section, we talk about what you need to expect or possible reactions from those close to you when you set and uphold healthy boundaries. We consider possible reactions from others when you assert your boundaries to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for different responses. This will help you respond calmly and confidently, even in challenging situations

This is the module we all need to stick to, it's all about putting everything you've learnt into practice. It's all about setting and communicating your boundaries practically in real life. It explores how and who do you start which, what boundary do you set, how do you make the boundary specific and more.

Introduction on some of the emotions you will experience when you set boundaries and what you need to do before releasing or letting go of those emotions. As a disclaimer, this is not a replacement to your therapy but just something to help you set your boundaries with ease.

The juicy part of how simple it really easy to release those negative emotions that may prevent you from setting and communicating your boundaries. It is practical steps which you will always come back to it, to just check if you're now setting your boundaries with more ease.

In this section we will explore, how to recognize boundary violations in your interpesonal relationships as well as in the workplace and what it really means when someone crosses your boundaries.

In this section, we talk about what you need to do to resolve conflict that will arise when you start setting boundaries in your life as well as talk about what you need to do to those people who repeatedly  cross your boundaries.