71: Dealing with Boundary Breakers

Drop the BS w/ Dr. Kirleen

It's inevitable that at some point in life, you will run into someone who is a boundary breaker. Boundaries can be created around various things, like time, space, money, and even energy. Without boundaries, you may feel like you are being taken advantage of or overlooked. In today’s show, we will identify the various tactics boundary breakers use and look at tools you can use to teach boundary breakers how to stay in their lane.
Key Takeaways
•Boundary breakers are a big deal. Boundaries are your personal space, and you deserve to have control over that space.
•Boundary breakers come in all forms; spouse, boss, child, friend. Someone’s relationship to you doesn’t excuse them from breaking boundaries.
•Know yourself. Know what tactics you fall for and who are the reoccurring boundary breakers in your life.
Episode Moments/Quotes
6:21 - “Once you recognize something, you have the ability to control it” -Dr. Neely
16:48 - Remember that not all people who exhibit behavior of boundary breakers are. They become a boundary breaker when it's a pattern of behavior.
18:50 - Tools to tackle boundary breakers.
19:20 - “Sometimes conflict is a pathway to peace” -Dr. Neely
Want More?
Check out episode 64: Six Ways to Stop Approval Seeking for more information about this topic!
Resources/ Things Mentioned During The Show:
Drop The BS Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/dropthebspodcast/
Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us