How To Set Boundaries Zine

A mini zine about setting personal boundaries to keep your peace and balance.

Zine cover with white background. The text says "self-care & self-soothing" in pink and blue.
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size

DIN A7
(105 x 148 mm)

pages

8 pages
(incl. cover & back)

format

One page zine
(printable on DIN A4)

language

English

A printed sheet with a hand-written self-care checklist titled "Everything is awful and I'm not okay," containing questions and suggestions for personal well-being. It's designed to be read and interacted with, offering prompts for basic self-care actions such as hydration, eating, resting, and moving, as well as emotional checks and comforts like listening to a favorite song or changing into comfortable clothes.

Setting Boundaries: A Gentle Guide to Saying No

“How to Set Boundaries” is a part of my 2025 series of compassionate mini-zines that explore boundaries, self-care and self-love. Created to help individuals navigate the often challenging waters of personal relationships, this zine serves as a guide to asserting one’s limits with confidence and kindness.

Within its pages, you are invited to explore the essential practice of setting boundaries—a profound act of self-respect and a necessary step for maintaining mental health and nurturing relationships. The zine delves into the nuances of saying ‘no’ and teaches you that setting limits is not just a personal choice but a vital aspect of personal growth.

I hope you’ll check out ‘How to Set Boundaries’ to find some practical ways to keep your peace without feeling like you owe everyone your time. It’s really about finding a balance between your needs and others’, which can help make all your interactions a lot smoother and more satisfying.

Zine Folding Instructions

Click here to download your free PDF guide on how to fold an 8-page mini zine from a single sheet of DIN A4 paper!

The image shows a set of visual instructions for folding a mini zine, laid out on a wooden surface. Surrounding the paper with the instructions are a pair of scissors, two pens, a mechanical pencil, a small potted cactus, and a cup of coffee with foam on top, suggesting a creative, DIY workspace. The instructions themselves include diagrams and text for each step, and the overall theme suggests a craft or hobbyist environment.

Flip through the zine

Flip through the pages of ‘How to Set Boundaries’ in this interactive flipbook and get a firsthand look at the simple tools for personal peace.

Sources, Credits & what I’ve used to create this zine

Shoutout to everyone whose work sparked a thought or two here. Most doodles and musings are by yours truly, with a dash of inspiration from stuff I’ve read or seen along the way.

What I've used to create this zine
  • 80g copy paper
  • colored pencils
  • ballpoint pen
  • Muji gel pen 0.38