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Here’s why trying to “reason your way” out of boundary guilt isn’t working—and here’s what to do instead.
Guilt, Boundaries Hailey Magee Guilt, Boundaries Hailey Magee

Here’s why trying to “reason your way” out of boundary guilt isn’t working—and here’s what to do instead.

Telling yourself you “shouldn’t feel guilty” about setting a boundary is like telling yourself you “shouldn’t feel anxious” when you're anxious.

It doesn’t actually help.

We may intellectually know that it’s okay to put our needs first, but our emotions aren’t onboard. In this article, I’ll explain why it doesn’t work to “logic your way” out of guilt⁠—and share what actually does help instead.

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