Episode 2: How to Set Boundaries without Feeling Like a Jerk

06/10/2025 27 min
Episode 2: How to Set Boundaries without Feeling Like a Jerk

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You're pretty sure you need better boundaries, but you don't like to feel like you are disappointing people and you aren't all that sure what your boundaries would be if you DID set them. Plus, sometimes when you speak up for yourself, you just end up feeling like a jerk and wishing you hadn't said anything at all.On top of that, boundaries can be a bit of a buzzword these days and gets misused and watered down a lot. It might help to know that setting healthy boundaries actually makes relationships stronger and you can do it without feeling guilty.In this episode, we review what boundaries are not, what they are, and one simple thing you can do today to help you set better boundaries now (so that your relationships can get stronger).Episode Page: https://amberaprice.com/2-setting-healthy-boundaries/Additional Resources to Help You Set Healthy Boundaries:Lacking boundaries is closely tied to self-silencing. As you work to set healthy boundaries, taking this free Self-Silencing Quiz can help you spot personal ways that you could strengthen yourself.Read about 3 Ways You Can Set Healthy Boundaries in RelationshipsOr check out this story from my own experience of Examples of Setting Boundaries (or in this case, doing a bad job of it)You can find more resources from me about reclaiming yourself and reconnecting in your relationships here:www.dramberprice.comIG: dramberapriceSubstack: dramberprice