The Sabar Practice

The needs & boundaries worksheet

Prepare a clear response by separating the request, your availability and what you can realistically offer.

Before you begin

Use this page in a notebook, print it, or download the HTML worksheet to keep offline. The print dialogue can also save it as a PDF. Allow a few minutes, keep your answers private, and skip any question you do not want to explore. No email is required.

1 / The situation

What request or recurring situation would you like to consider? Describe it without guessing motives.

2 / Your availability

What time, energy or commitments do you need to account for?

3 / The need

What matters to you in this situation? Be as specific as possible.

4 / Your response

Write a short sentence: I can… / I can’t… / I need time to consider…

5 / Your responsibility

What have you already agreed to? Is there anything to communicate or hand over?

6 / Follow-through

What will you do next, and when?

7 / Review

After the conversation: what happened, what was clear, and what would you adjust?

Close the practice

Choose one ordinary thing you will do next. You do not have to turn every reflection into an action. This resource offers general coaching reflection and does not replace professional care.