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Why Humans Struggle to Set Boundaries (Sheryl Green)
Published 1 year, 1 month ago
Description
This conversation explores boundaries, burnout, communication, emotional limits, and why humans often struggle to say "no" even when the cost becomes unsustainable.
My guest is Sheryl Green — author, speaker, and communication expert whose work focuses on healthy boundaries, emotional well-being, and the psychological patterns that lead people to overcommit themselves.
In this episode we discuss:
- why people struggle to say no
- burnout and emotional overload
- boundaries as protection of limited resources
- guilt, obligation, and social expectations
- communication and self-definition
- overcommitment and identity
- personal vs professional boundaries
- emotional energy and human limits
A recurring theme throughout the discussion is that boundaries are not simply about rejecting people — they are about managing finite emotional, cognitive, and relational resources in environments with competing demands.