Boundaries

Have you ever said yes when every part of you wanted to say no? Or walked away from a conversation feeling drained, resentful, or quietly frustrated with yourself? If so, you are not alone. Many of the people I work with describe this exact feeling, and very often, the missing piece is boundaries.

Burnout can look like a person who is still showing up, still answering messages, still taking care of everyone else, and quietly feeling like they are running on fumes. It is common, especially among people who carry a lot of responsibility. Parents, caregivers, students, clinicians, shift workers, first responders, leaders, and high achievers can all experience it. Many people do not recognize it at first because they are not “falling apart.”