Communicating your boundaries is a muscle that you build over time. Depending on the type of boundary you’re setting, and who it impacts, it may need to be negotiated and agreed upon first.

INTEGRATORS AND SEGMENTORS IN THE OFFICE Our preferences for work-life separation — known as "integration" and "segmentation" — are key factors in the ways we navigate our daily boundaries.

Boundaries are our 'hell no's in life, and they are incredibly important. But many of us don't know how to build them up effectively. Here's what's important to remember about building your ...

6. Be Clear On Your Own Priorities In order for you to be able to set boundaries or priorities, you need to be clear about what you want and what is important and urgent to you. Make a priority list.

Dear Amy: When do boundaries become a form of controlling? Last summer, my sister’s husband died by suicide. At her request, my parents and I helped with huge tasks through the blurry first weeks.

OP-ED: Whether you choose to break bread, build a boundary, or burn a bridge, know that each choice reflects your love for yourself and the people who truly matter.