Let’s go step by step to understand what this worksheet is asking you to do.
This worksheet has two main parts:
Part 1: Understanding Different Types of Boundaries
On the left side, there’s a table that lists different kinds of boundaries — like emotional, physical, time, sexual, financial, spiritual, and non-negotiable. For each type, it gives:
- A short definition (what it means)
- An example of how someone might set that boundary
- A place for you to check whether your current boundary is “Lax,” “Healthy,” or “Rigid”
You’re being asked to think about your own life and decide:
→ What kind of boundary do you have right now? (Check one box per row)
→ Maybe also think: Is this working for me? Should I change it?
For example:
- Under “Physical Boundaries,” if you don’t like hugs from strangers, you might say: “I prefer a handshake.” That’s a healthy boundary.
- If you let people borrow your things without asking, that might be “lax.”
- If you never let anyone near your stuff even when it’s safe, that might be “rigid.”
Part 2: How Boundaries Change With Social Levels
On the right side, there’s a target-style diagram with circles going outward from “Individual” in the center to “Multi-cultural Level” on the outside.
Each circle represents a different group of people you interact with:
- Individual → You alone
- Nuclear Family → Who you live with (parents, siblings, maybe partner/kids)
- Extended Family → Grandparents, cousins, etc.
- Social Level → School, work, friends, neighbors
- Multi-cultural Level → Community, culture, society
The question asks:
“How do your boundaries change according to these different social levels?”
That means:
Do you act differently around your family vs. your friends vs. strangers?
Do you share more personal info with close family than with coworkers?
Are you stricter about time with some groups than others?
Example:
- With your nuclear family, you might feel okay sharing your feelings openly.
- At school or work, you might keep your emotions private — that’s a different boundary.
- In your community or culture, you might follow certain rules about respect or behavior that you wouldn’t follow at home.
So your job is to reflect:
→ What boundaries do I have with each group?
→ Are they too loose? Too strict? Just right?
→ Do I need to adjust them?
There are no “right” answers here — it’s about self-awareness. The goal is to help you notice where you might want to set clearer limits… or maybe loosen up a bit.
Final Answer:
This worksheet helps you identify what types of boundaries you currently have (emotional, physical, time, etc.) and whether they’re lax, healthy, or rigid. It also asks you to think about how those boundaries shift depending on who you’re interacting with — from yourself, to family, to friends, to society. There’s no single correct answer; the point is to reflect honestly on your own experiences and consider if any boundaries need adjusting to better protect your well-being.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of healthy boundaries worksheet for adults.
