insights INSIGHT Boundaries Defined As Personal Limits ios_share
Boundaries mark your personal limits in relationships and reflect what you can give without violating integrity.
They are personal policies about willingness, not tools to control or threaten others.
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insights INSIGHT Disagreement Feels Neurologically Stressful ios_share
People who rarely disagree show increased brain activity linked to cognitive dissonance when they do speak up.
Disagreement can therefore feel neurologically stressful for those wired to avoid conflict.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE Set Boundaries With I-Statements ios_share
Use I-statements to state limits without blaming or attacking others.
Phrase boundaries as personal policies like "I won't stay in conversations where I'm harshly criticized."
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Get the app 544. Boundaries, like wide-leg sweatpants and quarter-zips, are trending—but setting them can feel anything but comfy, especially if you’re anxious. This week, we’ll talk about how to set boundaries kindly, handle pushback without folding, and avoid using boundaries as a wall that isolates you. By the end, you’ll see boundaries as practical, comfortable, and totally wearable—just like your favorite cozy outfit.
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