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 ...

Last week, a client sighed heavily and said, “I love my family, but I’m already dreading managing everyone’s expectations this holiday season.” It’s a familiar sentiment in my coaching sessions this ...

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.

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She’s a dedicated high school teacher who arrives early each day to prepare for her lessons and often stays late to offer extra help to students. Sarah McDaniels also takes work home, spending her ...

Lifestyle Designer Aileen Xu offers a toolkit of grounding exercises and boundary-setting advice to help you maintain your ...