Mindset Self-Defense Volume 1, Issue 2 -The Back To School Safety Issue | Page 8
it is vitally important to take the time necessary to assess one’s comfort levels and identify which
personal boundaries will be upheld, why they are important.
?e mindset behind personal boundaries can begin to be thought through by asking yourself
some questions. If the following are true for you, you may be in need of re-assessing your
boundaries.
• Are you able to say no to unreasonable requests that are asked of you? Do you
su?er from guilt if you say no?
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Do you know how to avoid or deal with conflict or confrontation?
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Do you take many comments or situations personally?
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Do you experience repeated tension, anger or anxiety with certain situations or
individuals? Do choose to remain powerless?
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Do you find yourself uncomfortable in the way people approach you? (Sexually or
non-sexually)
While keeping in mind that the boundaries of others must be respected, it is equally
important to be able to identify and uphold your own as to avoid invasion. A?er all, If
you do not respect your own boundaries how can you expect others to do so?
YOUR BODY: It has been said that “good fences make good neighbors”. Physical boundaries
provide a barrier between you and unwanted physical intrusion, be that of your body, personal
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