Are Your Boundaries Solid - or Paper Thin? -

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1.

When someone asks you for a favor but you’re already exhausted, you…

Say yes immediately, even though you don’t want to.

Hesitate, but usually agree out of guilt.

Politely explain you need to rest but offer another time.

Say no confidently without overexplaining.

2.

At work, your boss gives you an unrealistic deadline. You…

Accept without question and stay up late stressing.

Take it on, but vent privately about how unfair it is.

Suggest an alternative plan that works better.

Clearly state the deadline isn’t doable and propose a solution.

3.

When a friend keeps texting during your downtime, you…

Reply immediately, no matter what.

Try to delay, but eventually answer so they don’t get upset.

Let them know you’ll respond later when you’re free.

Silence notifications and protect your downtime guilt-free.

4.

If someone makes a joke at your expense, you…

Laugh along, even though it hurts.

Stay quiet but replay it in your head later.

Calmly tell them you didn’t appreciate it.

Shut it down immediately with confidence.

5.

When family pressures you into plans you don’t want, you…

Go along to avoid drama.

Try to excuse yourself but usually give in.

Decline politely but firmly.

Set clear limits and stick to them.

6.

If you’re overloaded but someone asks for help, you…

Drop everything to help.

Agree but feel resentful.

Weigh your energy first before deciding.

Say no if it’ll overextend you.

7.

When a coworker shares gossip, you don’t want to hear, you…

Listen and nod along so you don’t seem rude.

Listen, then try to change the subject.

Tell them you’d rather not get into it.

Stop the conversation firmly.

8.

Your partner wants to spend all your free time together, but you need space. You…

Ignore your need for space and go along with it.

Drop hints but don’t say it directly.

Share that you need alone time and reassure your love.

State your need for space confidently, without guilt.