With women historically been socialised to be accommodating and punished for asserting their needs and wants, many women find boundary-setting quite difficult. This has led to a belief that saying ‘no’ is wrong or selfish, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Dr Frank Chow, psychiatrist at 2OP Health, explains “calmly, but firmly voicing what you need is a vital skill to build and keep healthy relationships”, further adding “relationships are about compromise and give and take”.
Wellbeing WILD Magazine shares the importance of setting boundaries in not just your personal sphere, but also work, as well as useful tips to boost confidence and prioritise yourself.
Read the full article in the May edition of Wellbeing WILD Magazine.