Have you ever had someone ask you to do something and you wanted to say “no”, but you blurted out “yes” instead? If so, you’re not alone. Many people have a tough time saying “no”. However, if you’re tired of having to feel bad about declining something or someone, then it’s time that you learned […]

  Dealing with emotions isn’t always easy, whether they’re your own or someone else’s. Intense emotions can feel suffocating. They can hijack your thoughts, trigger physical sensations, and leave you stuck in a vulnerable state. In moments like these, it can feel as though there’s no way out. Finding calm in the midst of chaos […]

To set healthy boundaries with family is hard. As you get older, you might realize that your parents or certain family members have toxic behaviors that you, simply, can no longer put up with. So, you draw a line in the sand. But then, that line quickly becomes blurry.  You might struggle to stick with […]

We often tend to blame others for the dissatisfaction we feel in our lives. Other people don't do their job well, they don't respect our boundaries, they misunderstand us, and so on. But more often than not, many of our problems are caused due to the lack of proper boundaries with ourselves. Boundaries are an […]

Parenting doesn’t really stop when your kids turn eighteen. It just changes shape. One day you’re packing lunches and checking curfews, and the next, you’re wondering if it’s okay to say no when your grown child asks for money… again. Or maybe they still lean on you for emotional support in ways that leave you […]

At some point in our lives, we all experience disagreements in our families. Whether it's a squabble over who gets the last slice of pizza or a deeper conflict about values and respect, these moments can leave us feeling frustrated, upset, and sometimes even hurt. Have you experienced this? If so, you're not alone! Conflict […]

Saying, “No” is hard.  I know this, you know this, everyone knows this. What is more interesting is that everyone also knows that it stinks to say, “Yes” to something that you didn’t want to commit to. Yet, we all find ourselves in this awkward position. Unable to say, “No”. Regretting saying, “Yes”. This challenge […]

Boundaries are just limits. It’s a line you draw that you feel protects you emotionally, physically, socially, or spatially. All through life we're faced with boundaries - from the time we were children, when our parents said, “No hitting your siblings,” to adults now having social distancing boundaries enforced. How often do you think about […]

You’re healing and growing, but that doesn’t mean you won’t make mistakes or have moments of weakness.   What you do after that is what's important. Self-awareness is key to avoiding unhealthy coping mechanisms. And no one can help you more than you can help yourself. When you recognize unhelpful thoughts and let them pass […]