Printable worksheet on establishing boundaries and setting limits, designed for personal reflection and recovery.
Worksheet titled "Establishing Boundaries and Setting Limits" with questions about personal boundaries and reactions, featuring a "Journey to Recovery" watermark.
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This worksheet is asking you to reflect on your own experiences with setting boundaries — that means knowing what’s okay and not okay for you in relationships, and telling others when they cross the line.
Let’s go step by step:
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1. “Do you ever feel inadequate or ill prepared to set limits with others?”
Think about times when someone asked too much of you, or did something that made you uncomfortable — but you didn’t say anything because you weren’t sure how, or you felt guilty, or scared. That’s feeling “inadequate” or “ill prepared.” You can write something like:
> Yes, sometimes I feel nervous to tell people no, even when I want to. I worry they’ll be mad or think I’m mean.
Or if you don’t feel that way:
> No, I usually know how to speak up when something doesn’t feel right.
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2. “Describe several situations where you have defied someone else’s boundary.”
This means: When have YOU ignored or broken a rule or limit that someone else set? Maybe a friend said, “Don’t look at my phone,” but you peeked anyway. Or a parent said, “Be home by 9,” but you came back at 10. Be honest — it’s okay to admit mistakes!
Example answers:
> - My sister told me not to borrow her clothes without asking, but I took her hoodie once anyway.
> - My teacher said no phones during class, but I checked mine under the desk.
> - My friend said they needed space after an argument, but I kept texting them.
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3. “List several people in your life who push limits and disregard boundaries.”
Who are the people who often ignore your rules or feelings? Maybe a sibling who barges into your room, a friend who shows up uninvited, or even a coworker who asks you to do their work.
Examples:
> - My little brother always takes my stuff without asking.
> - My cousin calls me late at night even though I’ve told her I sleep early.
> - A classmate keeps copying my homework even after I said no.
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4. “What was their reaction?”
When you tried to set a boundary (or when they broke one), how did they act? Did they get angry? Apologize? Ignore you? Laugh it off?
Examples:
> - When I told my brother to stop taking my things, he rolled his eyes and said, “It’s just a pen!”
> - When I asked my cousin to stop calling so late, she said sorry… then did it again next week.
> - When I told my classmate not to copy my work, he got mad and called me selfish.
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Final Answer:
You should fill out each section honestly based on your own life. Here’s a sample completed version:
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Do you ever feel inadequate or ill prepared to set limits with others?
Yes, especially with friends. I hate saying no because I don’t want them to dislike me.
Describe several situations where you have defied someone else’s boundary.
- Borrowed my roommate’s jacket without asking, even though she said not to.
- Watched her TV show episodes ahead of her after she asked me not to spoil it.
- Read her diary once when she left it open — I knew I shouldn’t have.
List several people in your life who push limits and disregard boundaries.
- My mom calls me 5+ times a day even when I’m busy.
- My best friend shows up at my house without texting first.
- My boss expects me to answer emails on weekends.
What was their reaction?
- My roommate was upset but forgave me after I apologized.
- My friend laughed and said, “I didn’t really mean it.”
- My boss said, “That’s part of the job,” and didn’t change anything.
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Remember: This isn’t about being perfect — it’s about noticing patterns so you can learn to protect your peace and respect others too.
Let’s go step by step:
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1. “Do you ever feel inadequate or ill prepared to set limits with others?”
Think about times when someone asked too much of you, or did something that made you uncomfortable — but you didn’t say anything because you weren’t sure how, or you felt guilty, or scared. That’s feeling “inadequate” or “ill prepared.” You can write something like:
> Yes, sometimes I feel nervous to tell people no, even when I want to. I worry they’ll be mad or think I’m mean.
Or if you don’t feel that way:
> No, I usually know how to speak up when something doesn’t feel right.
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2. “Describe several situations where you have defied someone else’s boundary.”
This means: When have YOU ignored or broken a rule or limit that someone else set? Maybe a friend said, “Don’t look at my phone,” but you peeked anyway. Or a parent said, “Be home by 9,” but you came back at 10. Be honest — it’s okay to admit mistakes!
Example answers:
> - My sister told me not to borrow her clothes without asking, but I took her hoodie once anyway.
> - My teacher said no phones during class, but I checked mine under the desk.
> - My friend said they needed space after an argument, but I kept texting them.
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3. “List several people in your life who push limits and disregard boundaries.”
Who are the people who often ignore your rules or feelings? Maybe a sibling who barges into your room, a friend who shows up uninvited, or even a coworker who asks you to do their work.
Examples:
> - My little brother always takes my stuff without asking.
> - My cousin calls me late at night even though I’ve told her I sleep early.
> - A classmate keeps copying my homework even after I said no.
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4. “What was their reaction?”
When you tried to set a boundary (or when they broke one), how did they act? Did they get angry? Apologize? Ignore you? Laugh it off?
Examples:
> - When I told my brother to stop taking my things, he rolled his eyes and said, “It’s just a pen!”
> - When I asked my cousin to stop calling so late, she said sorry… then did it again next week.
> - When I told my classmate not to copy my work, he got mad and called me selfish.
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Final Answer:
You should fill out each section honestly based on your own life. Here’s a sample completed version:
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Do you ever feel inadequate or ill prepared to set limits with others?
Yes, especially with friends. I hate saying no because I don’t want them to dislike me.
Describe several situations where you have defied someone else’s boundary.
- Borrowed my roommate’s jacket without asking, even though she said not to.
- Watched her TV show episodes ahead of her after she asked me not to spoil it.
- Read her diary once when she left it open — I knew I shouldn’t have.
List several people in your life who push limits and disregard boundaries.
- My mom calls me 5+ times a day even when I’m busy.
- My best friend shows up at my house without texting first.
- My boss expects me to answer emails on weekends.
What was their reaction?
- My roommate was upset but forgave me after I apologized.
- My friend laughed and said, “I didn’t really mean it.”
- My boss said, “That’s part of the job,” and didn’t change anything.
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Remember: This isn’t about being perfect — it’s about noticing patterns so you can learn to protect your peace and respect others too.
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