The days are shorter, the nights are colder, and the holidays are suddenly right around the corner. For some, that brings excitement. For others, it brings a knot in the stomach—many of us feel a mix of both.
Between dinner parties, work events, and family gatherings with people we rarely see, the season offers plenty of opportunities to connect—and just as many opportunities to feel overwhelmed. Old dynamics resurface, difficult personalities emerge, and even the most festive moments can leave us emotionally drained.
So as you think about navigating your relationships at home and at work, ask yourself: Do I feel heard? Am I overextending myself? Do I let things slide because it feels easier than speaking up?
With the holidays fast approaching, one of the kindest gifts we can offer ourselves—and the people we care about—is the gift of healthy boundaries
