03/02/2026
Do you find setting boundaries hard? 🤔
Maybe you’ve worried about being rude or “too demanding” when trying to hold a boundary?
We are so often taught to keep the peace, to avoid discomfort in ourselves or with others ❤️🩹
But over time, that can leave us feeling unheard, disconnected, and second-guessing our needs.
So, we’ve got some tips for the next time you feel this way.
Instead of:
❌ “I don’t know, whatever you want.”
✅ “I’d prefer [insert preference], but I’m open to hearing your thoughts.”
Instead of:
❌ “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you.”
✅ “I can hear how [insert feeling eg: upsetting/hurtful] that would have been.”
Instead of:
❌ “I guess I’m just not good enough for this.”
✅ “I’m still learning, but with time and practice, I can be capable of doing this new thing.”
Instead of:
❌ “I don’t want to make waves.”
✅ “Speaking up is important because [insert situation] is important to me. I can take up space in this world.”
Speaking up for yourself doesn’t make you difficult!
You’re staying connected to who you are
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