“Sister, I can’t do anything. You have to go back to the doctor.” I was being dismissed, as often happens to many East Asian women in the Middle East. It’s common to be mistaken as my children’s nanny.
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Setting Boundaries Is An Act Of Love
Boundaries are manifestations of our core values. They show our resolve and attention to our priorities. When we are clear about our values, we no longer question whether our boundaries are in response to a negative experience or affirmation of what we believe. Instead of being agitated and reactive, we feel grounded and relaxed in articulating our boundaries.
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My Resolution to Forego Resolutions This New Years
In hindsight, the kinds of New Year's resolutions I used to set were not so great at inspiring me into action, and they were more like sadistic torture plans. Not only that, but my feast and famine approach to accomplishing those "resolutions" often left me feeling demoralized and exhausted.
