All paths
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STEP 1 · 2 MIN
2Check your capacity
Your available time and energy can change from day to day.
STEP 2 · 2 MIN
3Pause before yes
You can ask for a little time before answering a request.
STEP 3 · 2 MIN
4Name what you need
A clear need is easier to explain than a general sense of overload.
STEP 4 · 2 MIN
5Ask for one small thing
Specific requests give another person something clear to respond to.
STEP 5 · 2 MIN
6A kind, clear boundary
A boundary can be simple and respectful.
STEP 6 · 2 MIN
7When plans change
Changing a commitment can be more helpful than silently struggling.
STEP 7 · 3 MIN
Make room going forward
Small boundaries work best when they fit your relationships and situation.