Boundaries

How to Say No at Work Without Feeling Like a Jerk

If you’re a kind, capable professional, “no” can feel like a four-letter word. It comes with a nervous internal monologue: “What if they’re disappointed?” “What if I seem difficult?” “What if this ruins relationships?” Here’s the thing: saying no isn’t mean. It’s not selfish. It’

Boundaries

You’re Not Bad at Boundaries. You Were Never Taught Them.

If you’ve ever told yourself, I’m just bad at boundaries, you’re in very good company. It’s one of the most common conclusions kind, capable people come to when something keeps going wrong and no one ever explains why. But let me offer you a different starting