Reflection
Soft boundaries are not walls but small fences you place around your time and attention. They are practical choices — brief responses, predictable endings, a private corner — that reduce friction and preserve capacity.
Begin with one simple limit: a timed stay at a gathering, a short phone script, or a quiet hour on your calendar. Name the need it serves, choose a straightforward phrasing to communicate it, and use a physical cue to make it stick, like a watch alarm or a closed door.
Expect gentle adjustments rather than instant mastery. Each small boundary you try teaches you what feels sustainable; over time those modest choices add up to steadier calm and clearer priorities.