Unhealthy Boundaries List: Saying Yes When you Mean No

 

Unhealthy Boundaries List: Saying Yes When you Mean No

Seeking an unhealthy boundaries list? Drop me a comment below and I’ll reply with a link to the complete list I use with my clients of nine strong indicators you have unhealthy boundaries.

If you’re doing this…   You Likely Have Unhealthy Boundaries

Hear me out… You could be a doormat and not even realize it. Here’s one strong indicator you are giving your power away, likely resulting in overwhelm, stress and exhaustion.

Do you find yourself saying ‘Yes’ all the time, when you really mean ‘No’?This could be with coworkers, your boss, or your friends, family, relatives, neighbors, teachers at your kids’s school. 

Or even your significant other, or your kids or parents.

Then, maybe you get resentful that you have to do this activity or task, or for attending some event that you really don’t want to go to.

And you might even take it one step further…

You might find yourself actually getting angry at them, blaming them for even asking you?!!

“Why does she have to keep asking me?!!”

“Doesn’t she get that I am busy? ““She knows I’ve got a lot on my plate right now.”  

This was just one indicator. There are 8 more strong indicators showing that your boundaries are weak. 

If you want the complete Unhealthy Boundaries list that I use with my coaching clients, just drop me a comment below and I’ll send it to you.

In the meantime, here are some other examples of people saying ‘Yes’, when they really mean ‘No’…

Here another Unhealthy Boundaries list that shows ten examples of situations where people with unhealthy boundaries might say “yes” when they really mean “no”:

Work-related commitments: Agreeing to take on extra tasks or work overtime when already overwhelmed, fearing that saying no might lead to being perceived as incompetent or uncooperative.

Social invitations: Accepting invitations to events or gatherings out of obligation or guilt, even when they would prefer to spend time alone or engage in activities they enjoy more.

Personal favors: Agreeing to help others with tasks or favors even when it inconveniences them or goes against their own needs and priorities.

Family obligations: Saying yes to family requests or responsibilities, such as attending events or caring for relatives, despite feeling drained or unable to fulfill these obligations.

Intimate relationships: Going along with plans or activities with a partner even when they would prefer not to, for fear of conflict or rejection.

Financial commitments: Agreeing to lend money or provide financial assistance to others, even when it puts them in a difficult financial position themselves.

Emotional support: Saying yes to being a constant source of emotional support for others without setting boundaries on their own emotional needs and well-being.

Physical boundaries: Agreeing to physical intimacy or activities that they are not comfortable with out of fear of disappointing or upsetting their partner or others.

Volunteering: Taking on volunteer opportunities or commitments that they don’t have the time or energy for, but feel obligated to do so to please others or maintain a certain image.

Self-care: Neglecting their own self-care needs and saying yes to additional responsibilities or activities instead of prioritizing their physical and mental well-being.

I’m Donna, a Wellness Coach… 

I broke free from living a life of accommodating everyone else’s needs…

to living a life on my own terms, every single day. It then became my mission to help as many women as possible to find self love, live life on their own terms and still be loving and giving to others.

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