Quotes About Boundaries

I try not to be too invasive into my personal life. When I was younger, I used to tweet a lot, everything I was doing and feeling. I can't do that anymore, because it's just giving people too much room to judge.

When I was younger I probably didn't understand something basic about tact, but I think it kept faint-hearted people at arm's distance and that's not such a bad thing, because life is short and I know the kind of people I want to work with.

When I was younger, of course I had people act inappropriately to me. I've had certain directors yell at me. But I didn't stand for it, and I didn't let it go far enough for it to be in any way abusive to me.

We all must educate children at the youngest ages that private parts are private, 'no' means no, and there is only one code of honor for everyone.

I was the youngest in the world in history when I started, 15. That's illegal now.

Once you've lost your privacy, you realize you've lost an extremely valuable thing.

If you don't stand your ground, then all that happens is people push you backwards.

I danced so intensely, I learned the hard way that sometimes you can push your body too far.

The horrible thing is, as a model, it wasn't that unusual to be in a weird situation where a photographer or someone feels they have a right to your body.

Before I paint someone, I always ask, 'How much examination can your body take?' 'How much do you want me to see?'

Even if you're a seasoned professional multi-tasker, your body, mind, emotional life, and growth potential can get a blow from over-committing. Take a look at what's on your plate if you're swamped, and you can surely find some space for yourself even when you feel trapped.

I was happy that at home we were a closed circle and then we went out playing chess and saw the world. It's a very difficult life and you have to be very careful, especially the parents, who need to know the limits of what you can and can't do with your child.

As a parent, it's your job to discipline your child and make him respect you, because that is essentially protecting them.

Never, and I mean never, allow anyone else's ideas of who you can or can't become sully your dream or pollute your imagination. This is your territory, and a 'Keep Out' sign is a great thing to erect at all entrances to your imagination.

So during those first moments of the day, which are yours and yours alone, you can circumvent these boundaries and concentrate fully on spiritual matters. And this gives you the opportunity to plan the time management of the entire day.

Don't be reckless with other people's hearts, don't put up with those who are reckless with yours.

Everyone knows I'm married; I just don't discuss it. Because it's a part of my life that I'd rather keep private... When your whole life is played out in front of everybody, for your sanity, you need parts that are just yours.

I hate graffiti. It's not yours - don't draw on it! Is it that hard to comprehend?

What I try to do is that when I'm at home, I'm at home. We're working hard at putting away our devices and not taking calls. Sometimes, you have to, but I'll say, 'Look guys, I've got to take this call, but when I'm done, I'm all yours. I just need 20 minutes.'

Honestly, I have been able to accept my father's new relationship because you get to that point with your parents that you realise it's their life, not yours.

My family taught me something: I don't ask. What's yours, you do not ask for.

Whoever wants to be caught up in my life, first of all, you should be living yours because I'm damn sure not worried about your life.

I know you think we are close because you follow me on Instagram and are privy to some of my life experiences. I may even have liked a picture or two of yours. Does that mean I want to be added to your group chat and get updates of you on holiday in Bora Bora in the middle of my night? No!

One of the things I realized is that if you do not take control over your time and your life, other people will gobble it up. If you don't prioritize yourself, you constantly start falling lower and lower on your list, your kids fall lower and lower on your list.