A boundary starts with knowing yourself.
Knowing what feels right to you and what doesn’t.

It’s noticing when something drains you,
when a request feels unfair,
when staying quiet disturbs your peace.

A boundary means recognising what you can accept
and what you cannot.

It means being okay with saying no.
Not to hurt anyone.
Not out of anger.
But to be honest.

A boundary is choosing what is best for you,
without guilt,
without long explanations,
without needing everyone to agree.

It’s understanding this quiet truth:
you don’t have to lose yourself
to keep others comfortable.

Boundaries don’t make you selfish.
They make you clear.
They protect your energy,
your time,
your emotional well-being.

And when boundaries are clear,
relationships become healthier,
decisions feel easier,
and peace becomes possible.

The most powerful thing you can do is respect yourself – gently, firmly, and without apology.