How to Overcome 7 Common Barriers to Setting Boundaries

Key points

Though simple in theory, setting boundaries is hard due to a number of underlying emotional barriers.

Advocating for yourself is difficult when you unfairly assume responsibility for other people’s happiness.

Asking for help because you feel overwhelmed is a sign of strength and self-awareness, not weakness.

Much has been written about the importance of setting healthy boundaries for one’s emotional well-being. Boundary setting is an essential skill for protecting yourself from burnout and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Saying no to unwanted requests and asking for help when feeling overwhelmed are effective ways to advocate for yourself.

Though simple in theory, setting boundaries is hard due to a number of underlying emotional barriers. In this post, I wil