Boundaries, Communication & Living True

Do you say "yes" even when your gut is saying "no?" Do you often drop your own plans to help others? If a friend takes advantage of you, do you side-step the necessary conversation? Do you do everything for yourself, by yourself?  As a psychotherapist, Terri Cole has helped thousands who've come to her with anxiety, exhaustion, relationship problems, and more. What might surprise you is the root cause that turns up again and again: Unhealthy boundaries. So many of us—especially women in our culture—over-give, say "yes" to any request, or hide our true feelings to avoid conflict. And it's just as bad on the flip side: When you shut out the needs of others with knee-jerk "no's" and other walls, you're also closeting your true self. So, what works? Terri Cole calls it being a Boundary Boss—someone who engages with the world in a flexible and healthy way.  When you're a Boundary Boss ... You naturally speak your truth with ease.  You calmly and confidently express yourself in your relation