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Category - Boundaries

The strong one - Woman dressed as Rosie the Riveter poses to show her muscle to indicate that she can do it all.
  • Boundaries
  • Burnout
  • People Pleasing
  • relationships
  • stress

The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong One: When Responsibility Turns Into Emotional Exhaustion

November 2, 2026
by Kim Jones, LMFT
9 min read
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Many people become known as the reliable one — the person others call when they need help, the person who keeps things moving, the person who handles what needs to be handled. You may be the one who remembers the...

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  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • holiday stress
  • Overwhelm

How to Protect Your Peace During the Holidays Without Feeling Guilty

October 26, 2026
by Kim Jones, LMFT
7 min read
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The holidays can bring a lot of good things—time with family, traditions, celebrations, and a chance to slow down. They can also bring stress and anxiety. For some, the season can also bring up the absence of someone they’ve...

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Woman holding out hand to say "no" to more things to do...creating boundaries for her people pleasing tendency
  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Overwhelm
  • People Pleasing
  • relationships

Why Saying No Feels So Hard: The Connection Between Anxiety, People-Pleasing, and Boundaries

October 5, 2026
by Kim Jones, LMFT
10 min read
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You know you’re overwhelmed. You know you need more time, more space, or simply a break. But when someone asks something of you, saying no feels almost impossible. You may immediately start thinking about how they will...

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  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Burnout
  • life transitions

Why Setting Boundaries Feels So Hard During Life Transitions (And Why Saying No Brings Guilt)

July 20, 2026
by Kim Jones, LMFT
11 min read
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How anxiety, people-pleasing, and major life changes make healthy boundaries feel more difficult Why Boundaries Can Feel Impossible It might show up as a small moment. Saying yes when every part of you wanted to...

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