There are eight dimensions of wellness, and each can be used as guides for setting up healthy boundaries.
Here, find examples for how to do it.
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One multifaceted reason why is that our eight dimensions of wellness have been compromised and disrupted.
Were never operating in just one area of that framework.
So [recognize] all of those things are interconnected.
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Someone struggling with depression may not just feel it emotionally, but might alsofeel physical fatigueor become lethargic.
And someone dealing with feelings of anxietymight experience gut-health issuesor struggle with breathing while theyre feeling overwhelmed.
When Im dealing with those things as well, its impacting my social self care, Minaa said.
Its impacting my intellectual self care.
So all of those things are combined, and all of those things require us to have healthy boundaries.
Below, learn how to use each of the eight dimensions in this way.
How to use the 8 dimensions of wellness to set up healthy boundaries
1.
Physical
A physical boundary refers to anything protecting the physical body.
In terms of the pandemic, this manifests most simply in your preferred form of social distancing.
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A physical boundary could look like I dont want to be touched,' Minaa said.
I dont want to shake anyones hand during the pandemic.
I dont want to give anyone a hug during the pandemic.
I dont want anyone around me without their mask on during the pandemic.
So Im going to keep some distance.'
To wit, it also involves knowing the difference between being someones friend and being someones therapist.
Spiritual
Simply put, using the spiritual dimension of wellness as a boundary means respecting peoples belief systems.
Intellectual
Intellectual boundaries have to do with respecting peoples innate curiosity and areas of interest or expertise.
Financial
Financial boundaries refer to your relationship with money.
Pre-pandemic, it might have meant opting out of expensive outings when there are bills to be paid.
When you should probably, take agency to find ways to make more income.
If youre working from home, it could mean deciding tolog off at 6 p.m. on the dot.
If youre a nurse, it can mean not entertaining random Facebook friends COVID-19 questions after a hard shift.
My rates are XYZ dollars an hour!
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