Exercise Grab your journal or a separate sheet of paper to complete the following exercise. Think of a boundary you need to establish with someone. Write down your boundary using an “I” statement: I want, I need, I would like, or I expect. Do not write the word “because” anywhere in your sentence. Don’t explain yourself, and don’t apologize. It’s okay to start small. Pick the boundary you’ll feel most comfortable sharing. How do you want to share your boundary with the other person? In person, via text, or by email? Do what feels the most comfortable and appropriate.
