Protect Your Mental Health by Setting Boundaries

Founded as “The Mental Wellness Company” in 2016, Amare Global creates a holistic mental wellness platform that aims to connect a purpose-driven community of passionate people. We want to promote a powerful connection with others, as well as self-love, as our company name “Amare” suggests, which is a Latin word that translates to “to love”. Amare Global genuinely believes in the powerful impact of providing uplifting hope to millions of people and disrupting the status quo of mental wellness.

It is vital that we teach people how they should treat us by setting boundaries. When we do so, we communicate what works and is okay for us, and what is not. These boundaries protect us, most notably our mental wellness.

You might wonder, “What boundaries should I set?” To answer that, you need to start with your curiosity since it is different for every person. Observe yourself daily – your thoughts, feelings, and behavior. After making your observations for a while, ask yourself the following questions:

• Do I say yes when I want to say no?

• Do I find myself resentful after telling someone you can honor their request?

• Do you often feel over-worked? Why?

• Do you use and bring your phone to almost everywhere?

• Do you have time to do things you love?

• Do you know your needs? Are they being met?

• Do you get enough sleep and rest?

• Do certain people make you feel good? Or bad?

When you find your answers to these questions, identify all the boundaries you need to set. Try to make them as precise and straightforward as possible. Make sure that you practice saying them out loud because the more you state your boundaries aloud, the more you become comfortable with it. Setting your boundaries might make you feel uneasy at first but always remember that you are doing it to protect and maintain your mental wellness. Honor your mental health and advocate for it.