Set Boundaries

Conflicts are inevitable in our daily lives. Through conflicts, we may harm others, or we may learn how others are truly feeling when they express their emotions. Not everyone is good at expressing themselves. They want to maintain peace and harmony with others. So they tend to hide themselves and pretend nothing happened. Because they try to focus on the big picture, they choose to ignore small flaws. Instead of splitting hairs, they spend time on efficient things.

Everyone has a job to do, and it's not easy to get everything done in a hurry. We may need to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes when we don’t understand why they do what they do. But there is still a boundary We need to be rational while helping others. Our empathy and tolerance are shown to those who value us, not to those who disrespect us. It’s easy to get lost between responsibilities and obligations. The two words are not clearly defined.

There’s no doubt that setting boundaries is important. How do you set boundaries? It includes physical boundaries, mental boundaries, and resource boundaries. Separating yourself from others when you are in a bad mood is a physical boundary. Then, there is no need to share your ideas with others all the time. You can convert it into different ways such as writing and drawing. Finally, before allocating resources to others, you need to evaluate the resources you have.

We can't always expect positive feedback from others. But we must respect others. So clarifying your rules isn't bad. Everyone has its drawbacks. Bearing each other is a way to make things better.