Before you can hold a boundary, you have to notice when it’s being crossed—especially the ones you didn’t know were there.
If you consistently leave conversations feeling emotionally depleted, that’s not just about your energy—it's about your boundaries.
Sometimes your mouth says “yes” before your mind or body ever had a chance to weigh in.
There’s a difference between communicating and proving.
You shift your tone.
Resentment is a signal—not a character flaw.
Saying “no” is one of the most direct ways you reclaim your power—yet for many, it’s tangled with guilt, fear, or the pressure to justify.