Sometimes practicing self-care isn’t about what you’re doing for yourself, but what you’re not allowing others to do to you. Environments and situations that aren’t beneficial can’t always be avoided.

As a daughter of Indian immigrants, and as a licensed therapist, I understand how complex setting boundaries can be for those of us who grew up in collectivist or non-Western households. In ...

Psychologist Guy Winch explains why so many of us struggle with how to set and maintain our boundaries when it feels like it should be more natural. In a recent poll, I asked my readers, "How ...

Boundaries are essential for healthy relationships, self-care, and emotional well-being—but many people struggle to define them, let alone maintain them. I know that I am guilty of this because, I ...

She’s a dedicated high school teacher who arrives early each day to prepare for her lessons and often stays late to offer extra help to students. Sarah McDaniels also takes work home, spending her ...