Boundaries

Boundaries are like invisible lines that protect your space and your well-being. They can be both physical and personal.

Physical Boundaries

  • These are about your body and your personal space.
  • Examples: Not wanting someone to touch you without asking, or needing space when you are tired.
  • Setting them can be as simple as saying, “Please don’t sit so close,” or “I don’t like hugs.”

Personal Boundaries

  • These protect your feelings, thoughts, and energy.
  • Examples: Saying “no” when you don’t want to do something, or not sharing private details if you’re uncomfortable.
  • Setting them might sound like, “I’m not ready to talk about that,” or “I can’t hang out tonight.”

Boundaries ©2025 Eric Wells Hatheway

Why Boundaries Matter

  • They help you feel safe and respected.
  • They teach others how to treat you.
  • Healthy boundaries make relationships stronger and more balanced.

Remember, it’s okay to set boundaries. It’s how you take care of yourself and show others how to respect your space—both inside and out.

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Eric Hatheway is a formally trained fine artist, visual designer and photographer based in Tulsa, Oklahoma U.S.A. Eric successfully combined a marketing degree and an art degree to create a design studio that operated in Tulsa for 25 years serving clients around the world. Currently, Eric works by special arrangement and commission with an emphasis on designing brands, fine art production and photographic works.

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