Family Boundaries: Journal Prompt 7

When you set boundaries with family, consider their capabilities.

Family Boundaries: Journal Prompt 6

If you make changes or set boundaries, who will not like it?

Setting boundaries with family can be an emotional experience, similar to grief.

Family can be complicated and messy. Chances are, if you are working on family boundaries you might need a new strategy for spending time together.

Boundaries are about understanding your limits and capabilities of control.

One boundary you might come to utilize is recognizing and resisting manipulation. Manipulation: making a person feel bad in order to do something.

With family there can be an expectation that you tolerate behavior you would not otherwise.

Amusement parks come to mind—offering an ecosystem where play is encouraged and expected.

No one leaves play mindfully and all at once. It happens slowly, over time. Play that was once innate movement fades away.

Instead of frivolous, play seems to be a necessary part of helping you step back and manage stress.