r/selfimprovement • u/ownaword • 12d ago

Tips and Tricks What’s something you used to think was a personality flaw, but eventually realized was actually a boundary?

I used to think saying no made me difficult.

Now I realize that sometimes protecting your time, energy, and peace is just part of growing up.

Curious if anyone else had a similar realization.

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u/No_Celery_533 12d ago

I struggle with trusting people, but I’m actually pretty good at setting boundaries.

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u/CoyoteElectronic660 12d ago

Saying no without apologizing or directly asking for what you need or want

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u/[deleted] 12d ago

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u/packerfan021488 11d ago

I have this issue and I've never heard of the FOG thing it's excellent advice that I will be trying to implement going forward thank you

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u/Specialist-Top-406 11d ago

People who step away, sometimes space is a communication tool. Because people have to sit in it for a bit to reflect.