I’m still figuring out how to do boundaries well. Like many people, I’m pretty good at setting a boundary. But once that boundary is crossed, I get flummoxed. I usually resent it when someone steps on ...
As a daughter of Indian immigrants, and as a licensed therapist, I understand how complex setting boundaries can be for those of us who grew up in collectivist or non-Western households. In ...
Psychologist Guy Winch explains why so many of us struggle with how to set and maintain our boundaries when it feels like it should be more natural. In a recent poll, I asked my readers, "How ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. However, that does not mean that setting boundaries is comfortable or easy. I mean, let’s be real: Setting a boundary can be ...
Sometimes practicing self-care isn’t about what you’re doing for yourself, but what you’re not allowing others to do to you. Environments and situations that aren’t beneficial can’t always be avoided.
The term “boundaries” is pretty buzzy, and for good reason. Boundaries allow us to maintain relationships and our mental health. They can protect your body, your time, your emotional energy, your ...