Unlock the Secret Tactics Emotionally Intelligent People Use to Set Boundaries—Without a Trace of Guilt
“No” can feel like a complete sentence.
But if that’s too abrupt for you, something like: “I’m sorry, I can’t commit to that right now,” works just as well.
The key is not to over-explain or justify.
Brené Brown once noted, “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.”
I love that quote because it highlights that boundaries aren’t a negative move against others; they’re an affirmative move for ourselves
When you say “no”, you’re actually saying “yes” to the things that matter most: your peace, your well-being, and your genuine capacity to show up wholeheartedly when you do say “yes.”
