Boundaries
Boundaries are tools that build self-respect and ______________.
Confidence
Boundary bullies are people who manipulate, pressure, or ignore your __________.
Saying this creates balance by protecting your mental and emotional resources.
No
In friendships, we need to be specific about what we ________.
Need
The ability to manage your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to achieve desired outcomes.
Self Regulation
This type of boundary is about safeguarding your feelings and mental health
Emotional
When someone does this, they make you feel bad for setting boundaries
Guilt-Tripping
When you feel stretched thin, stressed, and unable to give your best to the things you care about
Overcommittment
This is a warning sign of a toxic friendship - where they twist situations to make you feel responsible for their problems
Manipulation
The driving force behind our actions, the reason we pursue goals and engage in behaviors. The internal or external stimulus that energizes, directs, and sustains our efforts. The "why" behind what we do.
Motivation
Your _________ is like a battery, and it's not unlimited.
Energy
When someone does this, they use anger and blame or threats to force you into agreeing
Intimidation
Script: How do you respectfully respond to a family member asking for a big favor when you're overwhelmed
Example: I'd love to help, but I have too much on my plate right now. I'll have a few minutes later today.
This is the type of place that friendship should be - a relationship where you're supported, valued, and respected
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
Empathy
This is not just a skill, but a lifeline that helps you stay balanced, focused, and mentally strong.
Setting boundaries
This can be a last step when someone is violating your boundaries
Remove yourself / walk away
When responding to parents, coaches, leaders, it's important to first acknowledge their ______________ while also setting limits.
authority
This is a term (or phrase) that describes when a relationship is one-sided. In other words, there should be an equal give-and-take to feel safe.
Reciprocity (or lack of reciprocity)
Strong EI helps you process the difficulties of life and relationships without becoming ______________.
Overwhelmed
"Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk ______________ others." -Brene Brown
disappointing
This is a way of responding when you push back clearly and confidently while maintaining respect.
Assertiveness
Saying "no" is an act of ________-__________ that prioritizes your time, energy, and mental health.
Self-Respect
This is the type of intelligence we need to grow in to be more confident in friendships
Emotional Intelligence
The areas of your personality that you may or may not realize can have a negative affect on your interactions with others
Blind Spots