Why setting boundaries this festive season matters

Why setting boundaries this festive season matters (Photo: iStock)

This festive season, maybe the greatest gift you can give yourself is the permission to set boundaries and honour your own rhythms. Boundaries are far from cold or self-centred. In fact, they are a radical act of self-care: a way to preserve your mental health, protect your energy, and still share joy, on your terms.

Before you can draw a line, you need to know where you stand. Sit quietly, perhaps with a cup of warm tea or a moment of calm and ask: what drains me? What feels like giving more than I have? What traditions or expectations, once joyful, now feel heavy?