The Power of Setting (and Respecting) Boundaries — Learn Patient Advocacy

I recently wrote an article on Why Family Can Be the Most Challenging Advocacy Conversations . Not only did the content strike a chord with readers, it also generated much conversation about the importance of setting boundaries.

Readers had questions on how to set boundaries, share these boundaries with others and enforce boundaries. This is also a hot topic with my coaching clients when it comes to their professional and personal lives.

Since I spend a lot of time talking about boundaries, I wanted to share some tips to help you set and respect your boundaries.

Know your boundaries

If you struggle trying to determine your boundaries, you’re not alone. When I talk about boundary setting with my clients, they’re often at a loss.

So instead of focusing on your boundaries, start by thinking of your triggers. What makes you feel disrespected, unheard, angry, overwhelmed, disappointed and more? This should give you some insights that can help you determine what boundaries need to be set to minimize negative outcomes.

One client struggled with noise. When the room got too loud, she would raise her voice and tell everyone to be quiet — screaming over the noise. This was a big trigger for…