Practice4 min
Rebuilding boundaries
Starting small, where the stakes are low.
1 of 3
Swipe left or right to move between cards
If boundaries were punished, setting them can feel dangerous long after the danger has passed. Starting with low-stakes limits — with safe people, in small moments — gives your nervous system evidence that a 'no' can be survivable.
- 1NoticeWhere in your body do you feel the 'I don't want this'?
- 2Name it privatelyYou don't have to say it out loud to count it.
- 3Try one small limitA delayed reply, a declined invitation, a preference stated.
- 4Expect the aftershockGuilt and anxiety often follow. They pass, and they get quieter.
There is a full module on rebuilding boundaries gently.
Open Boundaries →You might explore these in your own words — there is no right answer, and stopping partway is completely fine.