What are boundaries? The issue of boundaries comes up a lot in my work with women and girls. If you haven’t heard this term before, think of boundaries as an invisible force field we put up around ourselves. Boundaries are reflected in our relationships with people and our environment. We create them through our actions, behaviors and choices; how we speak to others and in our tolerance for other's behaviors. We learn about boundaries all through our lives, with our families

Take a 15 minute walk every day.Think of this as a prescription. No excuses. Practice mindfulness: Get an app on your smart phone. I like “Calm” which provides serene music and a couple of guided meditations. Practice yoga. Learn a one minute meditation. Pray.There is a large body of research showing these practices improve mental health. Get it out! When overwhelming feelings or thoughts steal your focus, find a way to get them out. Some of my clients find journaling every