How to Set Healthy Boundaries: 10 Examples + PDF Worksheets

Setting boundaries is an important part of establishing one’s identity and is a crucial aspect of mental health and well-being.

Boundaries can be physical or emotional, and they can range from being loose to rigid, with healthy boundaries often falling somewhere in between.

This article will discuss what healthy boundaries are and how to set them, why healthy boundaries are important for self-care, and how to explain boundaries to adults and children.

Joaquín Selva explains that learning to show compassion and kindness to yourself is crucial in setting healthy boundaries.

This article contains:

• What Are Healthy Boundaries?
• Healthy Boundaries and Self-Care
• 10 Examples Of Healthy Boundaries
• How To Set Personal and Emotional Boundaries
• Boundaries In Relationships
• Healthy Boundaries Worksheets (PDFs)
• Boundaries Worksheets for Kids and Parents (PDFs)
• A Take-Home Message
• References.