language around me. If you are unable to do so, it will interfere with our ability to hang out regularly”.
Once the boundary is set, it is important that you follow through with the consequence that you provided. If you don’t, that person will not take you seriously for this or future boundaries you try to set.
Setting boundaries can be tough but the practice is key. Once you get in the habit of doing this, it becomes easier and it improves relationships because you no longer have that unspoken issue between you and the other person. What boundaries do you plan to work on?
Dr. Nicole Washington is a board-certified psychiatrist, speaker, author and host of The C-Suite Confidant, a biweekly podcast covering topics pertinent to mental wellness for the high performer. She enjoys discussing and providing education on all things mental wellness in hopes of decreasing the stigma associated with mental health issues.