Boundaries: Learning To Put Yourself At The Centre Of Your Decisions By Tracy Bevan

The Positive Psychology People

The text discusses the importance of setting boundaries and asking for what we need. It acknowledges that asking for what we want may feel uncomfortable at first, especially if we've spent a long time discounting our own opinions and needs. The author explains how learned behaviors from childhood can affect our ability to express ourselves as adults. They provide examples and suggest practicing decision-making and negotiation skills, starting with small choices. The text encourages self-awareness, identifying suppressed needs, and understanding why certain situations trigger emotional responses. It also highlights that we may exhibit different behaviors in different areas of our lives. The overall message is to practice asserting our needs and preferences in order to improve communication and personal fulfillment.