Boundaries are a touchy topic. We want to be close to others. We want connection.

What happens when your limits or space are disrespected? Your response will be based on your upbringing and culture. I have found that the issue of boundaries is particularly tough for my clients. I noticed I began to find considerate ways that matched my clients so much better than the traditional ideas of “Boundaries.” These ideas became the foundation of “Kind Limits.”

The concept of “Kind Limits” gives space for you to take yourself and others into consideration when making decisions, exploring requests, and even responding to those in your everyday life. Adding “Kind Limits” to your everyday experiences will clarify communication, create ‘win-win’ outcomes, increase understanding, increase compassion and empathy and reduce disappointment. The transition phase is always a bit tricky, though it’s worth it in the end.

Over the next couple weeks, I’ll give you intermittent posts to dive deeper in each section of the Kind Limits concept. Think of it as a gift of a program within the Grief Wellness Posts… Don’t skip a step…. It may seem tempting to just go for the part you most think will address your current situation. However, the concept takes many aspects into consideration.

Worksheet: Kind Limit

Start by printing 2 copies of the Kind Limits Worksheet. Try out a current life scenario on paper. As you work through the concepts, give each section another work through…. It will be interesting to see if it changes or remains similar.

Eventually, you will have the confidence to put this into action in the real world and approach various situations with clarity, compassion, and resolve.

Pull out a journal and reflect: Situations that you think Kind Limits could apply.