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How to Set Healthy Boundaries: Protecting Your Time and Energy

by Roger Simpson

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Don’t confuse boundaries with isolation. Healthy boundaries are not about distance, but about the quality of connection. You choose who to share with, when to help, when to rest.

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Practice self-checking. Every night, ask: “What violated my boundary today? What could I change?” This helps strengthen awareness.

Boundaries need to be maintained regularly. They are not set once. Sometimes they need to be reminded: “Remind me that I do not answer work emails on the weekend.”

And finally, remember: you do not have to be everything to everyone. You have the right to rest, to personal space, to protect your energy. Boundaries are not a wall, but a door that you choose to open.

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