Tagged: Boundaries

Rules about how you want to be treated that you set for yourself and others. They help you protect your energy, time, and space. They keep you safe and comfortable.

Your no protects your yes

Dear Human 💕, I can see that you want to say no, but you feel uncomfortable with it. You’re worried about disappointing the other human. You’re worried about seeming rude or selfish. So instead...

Cat looking guilty after breaking toy snake - example of when to apologize versus over-apologizing

Stop apologizing so much

Dear Human 💕, I’ve been counting how many times you said “sorry” today. 12. You apologized for asking a question. You apologized for seeing something differently. You apologized for taking up space. You apologized...

Give only what you want and can

Dear Human 💕,  I enjoy playing with the curly ribbons you’ve been adding around those boxes that you’re hiding from the other human.  I know you’re excited to have other humans unwrap those boxes...

You have the right to be human

Dear Human 💕, I see you asking yourself a lot what you should or shouldn’t do. It seems like you’re questioning what you are allowed to do. It looks like I need to remind...

Appreciate your humans

Dear Human 💕, It’s that time of year when humans gather to share a giant bird – or a Tofurky thing – and as many side dishes as there are humans at the table....

You don’t have time, you make time

Dear Human 💕, I keep hearing you say “I don’t have time.”. You don’t have time for a lunch break. You don’t have time to call that human. You don’t have time for a...

It‘s okay to say NO

Dear Human 💕, It’s okay to say NO. If a human touches your belly, when you don’t want it, it’s okay to give them a gentle bite. Most humans will get that you want...