Tag: Boundaries
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Caring Without Losing Yourself: Boundaries, Burnout, and the Courage to Change Paths
The Moment I Realized Boundaries Could Save Me: Lessons Nursing School Left Behind When I was in nursing school, I thought I was preparing for a career built entirely on compassion. I wanted to help people heal, to be someone who could bring calm into chaos. And then the pandemic hit. Everything I thought I…
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Learning to Set Boundaries (and Actually Keep Them)
Setting boundaries can feel impossible—especially when the people you expect to respect them don’t. I’ve struggled with feeling unheard, guilty, and even “wrong” for speaking up. But I’m learning that boundaries are acts of self-respect, not selfishness. Here’s what I’ve discovered about setting limits, keeping them, and creating stronger relationships in the process.
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Protecting Space to Recharge: Why Taking Time for Yourself Matters More Than Ever
Grief, responsibility, and productivity can overwhelm. Here’s how carving out time through fishing and photography helped me recharge and stay strong.
In Need of Nature 