Setting Boundaries Archives

Saying No Without Guilt to Set Boundaries

How often do you say yes because you were afraid of seeming rude or uncooperative? Well, if your answer is often, you’re in good company. Saying no can be hard, especially if have a history of trying to accommodate other’s feelings. Learning to say “no” though can strengthen your well-being and help clarify your boundaries…

Setting Boundaries: Establishing Limits to Simplify Your Life

Do you feel like your responsibilities are crowding out what’s most important to you? Regain control of your life by setting healthy limits. Why? Because: It can lead to a more manageable, less stressed life. You will more likely succeed at reaching your goals. When you have more respect for your time, others have more…

Easy Mindfulness Tips for Virtual Fatigue

Recently, I had the privilege of sharing wellness and mindfulness tips with a local women’s networking group on how to counter virtual fatigue. Over the last nine months or so, the majority of us have transitioned to a life that is almost entirely built around virtual spaces. We are relying on virtual communication for work…

9 Ways to Boost Focus and Concentration in Challenging Times

It’s August. And, the state of things is still way up in the air. While there is much to remain deeply grateful for, this unsettledness can be emotionally distracting. And still, amidst the uncertainty, we have our daily responsibilities. There are our families to care for, work to be done, and homes to maintain. A…

Creating the Time You Need to Do the Things You Love

Time is at a premium. It’s hard to find someone that complains about having too much time on their hands. Most of us are so busy with work, family, and various obligations, there’s little time left to do the things we’d really like to do. It’s not easy to find time to pursue the…

Prioritizing to Manage Stress

Does your to-do list seem never-ending? Feeling that you don’t have a choice about how you spend your time can cause a lot of stress. When you are being pulled in a lot of different directions, it takes intention to focus on what’s important and move the ball forward. Choosing your priorities is one way…

5 Tips for Worrying Less About What Other People Think of You

Do you hold back from doing something because you’re worried about what other people might think? Perhaps you fear the disapproval of your parents, spouse or significant other, other family members, colleagues, or your social set. If you do, you’re not alone. It’s natural. We are social animals and connection with others is critical to…

Three Questions to Ask If You Stress Over Other People’s Problems

How often do you internalize other people’s problems, whether by aligning with their emotions or taking actions on their behalf? I have noticed that my stress often relates to what I am thinking (or doing) about someone else’s experience. Or, it could relate to decisions that are theirs, not mine, to make. In other words,…

Three Questions to Help You Decide Where to Set Boundaries

Do people expect a lot from you? If you’re reading this article it is likely your answer is yes. Let me also ask you this – do others’ demands on and expectations of you take up an outsized amount of time and energy in your life? Keep in mind that what constitutes outsized differs. The…

The Imperfect Perfectionist

Do you set impractical standards for the way you handle situations at home, in social settings, or at work? Do you beat yourself up when you don’t get it totally right? If yes, then you are likely a perfectionist. The thing is being a perfectionist doesn’t guarantee that you will always get things done faster,…