Remember all the times you have dragged yourself to a party, when all you wanted was to sleep? Well, saying no protects your time and energy, slashing burnout risk by 30%, according to studies on boundary-setting. When you skip draining favors or events, your stress hormones drop, letting sleep improve, and immunity rise. This habit frees hours for rest or hobbies, making you less cranky and more focused daily. Over time, it lowers heart disease odds by keeping cortisol in check. You don’t have to be rude, a polite, “I can’t this time, thanks for asking”, works just as well. Healthier boundaries mean a calmer mind, and relaxed body. While it is important to socialise, it is equally important not to, when you don’t want to.
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