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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Sets Some Boundaries

Apr 12, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Annie's Boundary-Setting Struggles

  • Annie shares how she rarely says no, even feeling compelled to respond rather than just not reply.
  • She has learned that non-response can equal no, but struggles ethically with not responding at all.
INSIGHT

Boundaries Reflect Values

  • Boundaries reflect our inner authority and personal values, defining where we invest our energy.
  • Always saying yes can limit our chances to reach higher goals aligned with these values.
INSIGHT

Power Influences Boundary-setting

  • Those perceived as less powerful struggle more to set boundaries due to social and cultural pressures.
  • Collectivist cultures often prioritize loyalty, making individual limits harder to establish especially in marginalized communities.
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