Say No: The First Step in Setting Boundaries

NANCY A. RUFFIN
3 min readJan 26, 2024

As a life coach, one of the things most of my clients struggle with is setting boundaries. One of the reasons people find it hard to set boundaries is that they may have learned growing up that it’s not acceptable to say no. Some people have been conditioned to prioritize other people’s needs and put their own needs on the back burner. As a result, they may struggle with asserting themselves and feeling guilty…

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NANCY A. RUFFIN

I write stories centered on healing, self-development & growth. “To thine own self be true.”