Do you remember when you were a child and you needed a permission slip signed by your parent to participate in an activity? We are all adults but often feel like we need someone else’s permission to do what we need to do for ourselves. We want to close this...
For the last few weeks, we have been talking about setting healthy boundaries at home and at work. Today, we share examples of boundaries that we have set to inspire you and to show you that we practice what we preach. Julie’s boundary Self-CARE =...
Dear Drs. Graham and McDonald: I appreciate your latest post about mitigating what you call the “scarcity effect” by setting boundaries at home. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one struggling during this confusing time. I tried some of your suggestions...
Initially, setting boundaries may not be easy. But doing so will allow you to create space in your life to get more of what you need and, ultimately, be more available for others. So…love yourself. Set healthy boundaries. To learn more about how to set...
Dear Drs. Graham and McDonald: Thank you for your last newsletter about scarcity. I now understand how a shortage of something I need — like time or financial security — can affect how my brain works. Your explanation helped me understand why I am...
Dear Drs. Graham and McDonald: Can you explain what is happening to me? At the beginning of the pandemic, I was like everyone else – figuring out how to live and work amidst a new normal. Looking back, I think I adjusted faster than some of my coworkers and...