Is it ok to consume animal products? Milk? Eggs? Fish? Meat? Insects? Snakes? Wildlife animals?
Alcohol is a social norm in parties. Is it ok to have it once a month? Every week? Every day? What’s the daily limit?
You have an important meeting with a client who is running late. Is it ok to wait for an extra 5 minutes? 15 mins? 1 hour? 3 hours?
Is it ok to occasionally do a long day at work and spend less time with family? A couple of days in a year? Every month? Every single day?
Where do you draw the line?
The answer is different for different people.
Boundaries are important. They set up limits of acceptable behaviour. Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries lets you define the environment around you. One that creates comfort and allows you to work towards your goals.