Protect Your Time, Energy, and Sanity with These Simple Phrases

Set boundaries without feeling like a jerk

Boundaries: fences, not walls

I have a confession: I'm terrible at saying no. Part of it is genuine enthusiasm, and part of it is that classic people-pleasing instinct—you know, not wanting to let anyone down. Maybe you can relate, or maybe you're just “asking for a friend.”

Here's the thing though: if you want to avoid burnout and truly be there for the …