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Setting Boundaries
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Setting Boundaries

Work through this at your own pace

Why We Track Progress

Boundaries help you protect your time, emotions, and values. Without them, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, used, or resentful. Tracking your progress helps you see how comfortable you are saying “no,” asking for what you need, and respecting others’ limits. Over time, this tracker shows your growing confidence and ability to build healthy, balanced relationships.

Growth Check

How I’ve Been Practicing Healthy Boundaries

For each statement, tap the number that best describes how true it feels for you right now.

1 = Never  ·  2 = Rarely  ·  3 = Sometimes  ·  4 = Often  ·  5 = Always

1I can tell when I’m uncomfortable or when someone is crossing a line.
1 Never  ·  2 Rarely  ·  3 Sometimes  ·  4 Often  ·  5 Always
2I say “no” or speak up when something doesn’t feel right to me.
1 Never  ·  2 Rarely  ·  3 Sometimes  ·  4 Often  ·  5 Always
3I explain my limits calmly instead of yelling or shutting down.
1 Never  ·  2 Rarely  ·  3 Sometimes  ·  4 Often  ·  5 Always
4I respect other people’s boundaries, even when I don’t like them.
1 Never  ·  2 Rarely  ·  3 Sometimes  ·  4 Often  ·  5 Always
5I can walk away from situations that make me feel unsafe or pressured.
1 Never  ·  2 Rarely  ·  3 Sometimes  ·  4 Often  ·  5 Always
6I remind myself that setting limits doesn’t make me mean or selfish.
1 Never  ·  2 Rarely  ·  3 Sometimes  ·  4 Often  ·  5 Always
7I notice when I’ve said “yes” too often and need to take a break.
1 Never  ·  2 Rarely  ·  3 Sometimes  ·  4 Often  ·  5 Always
8I use respectful language to express what I need or can’t do.
1 Never  ·  2 Rarely  ·  3 Sometimes  ·  4 Often  ·  5 Always
9I can forgive myself for past times I didn’t stand up for my boundaries.
1 Never  ·  2 Rarely  ·  3 Sometimes  ·  4 Often  ·  5 Always
10I feel more confident and less anxious when I keep healthy boundaries.
1 Never  ·  2 Rarely  ·  3 Sometimes  ·  4 Often  ·  5 Always

Total Score: ______________

Scoring and Interpretation

  • 40–50 points: You’re confident in expressing limits and respecting others’ boundaries—keep reinforcing this healthy balance.
  • 25–39 points: You’re learning to set boundaries but may still feel guilty or unsure—keep practicing calm communication and self-respect.
  • 10–24 points: Boundaries may be hard to set or maintain. Work with your counselor on assertive language and boundary-setting confidence.

Applying What You’ve Learned

Healthy boundaries create space for respect, honesty, and trust. Each time you speak up for yourself, take a break, or say “no” with kindness, you build stronger self-esteem and safer relationships. Tracking your progress helps you see that setting limits isn’t about control—it’s about self-care and emotional balance.

This is one interactive resource in the JTR Compass. You might work through it on your own or alongside a counselor.