I have the worst time setting boundaries with people. And, I suffer. It's like I have been conditioned to be nice all the time which means saying 'Yes' to everything—even when I don't want to. It just rips me apart to say 'No' to someone. But, it has caused me so much pain. And, needless to say I have invited assholes to treat me like a doormat. Few days back, in one of my guided meditation sessions, this phrase moved a lot of things inside me—saying 'No' to others means saying 'Yes' to yourself. People like me always worry about the other person's feelings over theirs. 'Oh I must not say this, she might feel bad'—we often hold back our own thoughts and feelings—thinking that we are being nice and polite. But, what about us? If we don't take care of ourselves, then who would? And that's why boundaries are necessary. Self-care starts with setting and reinforcing boundaries that make you feel comfortable. Otherwise, you will always have trouble forming healthy relationships. In the past few days, I have established some really hard boundaries with people who were driving me crazy. And man, did it help. I feel more calm, in control, and less anxious while interacting with them. I thought of sharing this because I felt someone might find it helpful 😀 Love, TCR ____ #letterswithtcr #lettering #handlettering #calligraphy #moderncalligraphy #goodtype #brushpen #brushcalligraphy #brushlettering #calligraphyworksheets #calligraphypractice #calligraphylettering #calligraphyworkshop #calligraphyworksheet #calligraphyguide #learncalligraphy #calligraphyforbeginners #learnbrushlettering #calligraphytutorial #calligraphyindia #indiancalligrapher #brushcalligraphypractice #practicecalligraph #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthquotes #calligraphyformentalhealth (at Delhi, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGr0MEEHHdv/?igshid=1lnpymbkme5vw