Emma had always been the “nice one.” She was the friend who never said no, the employee who did extra work without complaint, and the family member who smoothed over conflicts. She wore her people-pleasing habits like a badge of honor—until one day, she woke up feeling completely drained. Her calendar was packed with commitments she didn’t want, her personal goals were collecting dust, and worst of all, she felt unseen. No one seemed to
Setting Boundaries with Difficult People
Setting Boundaries With Difficult People Setting healthy boundaries is one of the most valuable skills for creating healthy relationships with others and yourself. It can be challenging to set boundaries with difficult people. The idea of boundaries can seem unclear or complicated. Personal boundaries are merely guidelines for yourself about how others interact with you. A boundary isn’t a rule for how others should act. It’s about what you will allow or tolerate. Boundaries put