Unlock the Secret Tactics Emotionally Intelligent People Use to Set Boundaries—Without a Trace of Guilt
3. They maintain consistency in enforcing their limits
Sometimes we set boundaries but struggle to stick with them. We declare we’ll stop working at 6 p.m., yet find ourselves replying to emails late at night, thinking it’s just a minor exception until those exceptions become the norm.
Genuine boundaries rely on consistency. Clearly setting and maintaining your limits teaches others exactly how you expect to be treated.
And if someone pushes back, standing firm each time reinforces your self-respect and shows you’re serious about your boundaries.
