Mind and Meaning
When Boundaries Don’t Go as Planned
Setting boundaries is one thing. Holding them, especially when others push back, is where most people stumble. In our last post, we explored how to identify your needs and communicate them clearly. But even when you do everything “right,” resistance often follows.
This article explores what to do after you’ve set a boundary. Managing guilt, handling pushback, and reinforcing your limits without burning bridges. Because setting boundaries isn’t a one-time act. It’s a skill and a practice.
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When Boundaries Don’t Go as Planned
Setting boundaries is one thing. Holding them, especially when others push back, is where most people stumble. In our last post, we explored how to identify your needs and communicate them clearly. But even when you do everything “right,” resistance often follows.
This article explores what to do after you’ve set a boundary. Managing guilt, handling pushback, and reinforcing your limits without burning bridges. Because setting boundaries isn’t a one-time act. It’s a skill and a practice.
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When “Nice” Backfires
Let’s say you have a coworker who always stops by your office to chat. Sometimes it’s a welcome break. But more often, it derails your focus and puts you behind on your work. You never say anything about it. You don’t want to hurt their feelings.
So you keep smiling, nodding, and letting the conversation go on. Meanwhile, your to-do list grows longer. Anxiety starts to creep in. You feel frustrated, even resentful. Over time, those feelings build up until they explode. And not always where or how you expect.
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You’ve probably heard of the law of attraction, the idea that whatever you focus on intensely enough will eventually show up in your life. Want to be rich? Visualize the money. Want your dream home? Picture it, believe it, and the universe will supposedly handle the rest.
This law of attraction critique isn’t about tearing down optimism or mocking hope. It’s about taking a closer look at what this philosophy promises — and what it quietly demands in return. There’s value in thinking positively. But there’s also danger in mistaking thoughts for guarantees.
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