Communication
This type of listening involves giving full attention and responding with interest.
What is active listening?
This kind of boundary involves saying "no" when something doesn’t feel right.
What is a personal boundary?
Treating others as equals and valuing their opinions shows this.
What is respect?
Trust begins to grow when people do this consistently.
What is keep their word or follow through?
Saying this small phrase regularly helps build connection and appreciation.
What is "thank you"?
This communication style expresses needs clearly without aggression or passivity.
What is assertive communication?
These boundaries relate to how much emotional energy we give to others.
What are emotional boundaries?
Respecting someone's time means doing this.
What is being punctual or not interrupting?
Trust is built over time through this kind of behavior.
What is consistent honesty and transparency?
Practicing gratitude means focusing on this.
What is what you have instead of what you lack?
"I" statements help reduce defensiveness in conflict by focusing on this.
What are your own feelings and experiences?
Letting people walk over your needs without protest shows a lack of this.
What is boundary enforcement?
Respect for diversity means appreciating this.
What are differences in culture, background, and values?
When trust is broken, this is the first step to rebuilding it.
What is taking accountability or apologizing?
Keeping this kind of daily journal can improve mood and perspective.
What is a gratitude journal?
This term describes interpreting someone’s words or tone in a negative or threatening way, often inaccurately.
What is mind-reading or assuming intent?
This skill involves recognizing your limits and clearly expressing them.
What is boundary setting?
Disagreeing without attacking the person shows this form of respectful behavior.
What is respectful disagreement or civility?
This behavior shows someone respects your privacy and doesn't share your secrets.
What is confidentiality?
Expressing gratitude in relationships helps increase this.
What is emotional intimacy or connection?
This is the process of checking your understanding by reflecting back what the other person said.
What is paraphrasing or mirroring?
People who consistently ignore or violate boundaries often engage in this behavior.
What is boundary crossing or boundary pushing?
This principle guides treating others as you would want to be treated.
What is the Golden Rule?
This is the mutual belief that others have good intentions, even when mistakes happen.
What is giving the benefit of the doubt?
Gratitude can shift the brain’s focus from stress to this.
What is positivity or resilience?