Setting a boundary is often the easy part. Managing the guilt, anxiety and reactions that follow can be much harder. This practical session examines why capable, caring people frequently overextend themselves and why boundaries can initially feel uncomfortable even when they are healthy. Participants learn how to distinguish boundaries from control, communicate limits clearly, tolerate other people’s disappointment, and protect their time and emotional energy without abandoning relationships that matter.

Target audience: Women, professionals, caregivers, leaders, wellness audiences and helping professionals.
Preferred duration: 30–60 minutes; excellent as an interactive breakout or workshop.