Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2619: [Part 2] Setting Limits Can Keep You Sane: Here’s How to Do It by Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Fostering Growth
Jun 10, 2025
This discussion dives into the necessity of setting healthy boundaries to protect your sanity. It highlights that actions speak louder than words in teaching others how to treat us. There’s encouragement to embrace the art of saying 'no' guilt-free, which can be empowering. Explore the impact of supporting loved ones without enabling negative behaviors and the journey of overcoming people-pleasing tendencies. Ultimately, listeners discover that prioritizing self-care can foster personal growth and emotional well-being.
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Patient Paging Boundary Anecdote
- Elana Miller shared how a patient kept paging her for medication refills despite instructions not to.
- She eventually delayed response to reinforce the correct procedure of leaving voicemails, teaching through actions.
Say No Directly and Often
- Be direct with people and say no without making excuses to set clear limits.
- People can handle hearing no more often than you think, and it gets easier with practice.
Avoiding 'No' Leads to Flaky Boundaries
- A friend avoids direct 'no' answers and makes excuses to her flaky sister instead of setting limits.
- This shows how discomfort in saying no leads to unclear boundaries and frustration.