It's the most wonderful time of the year, or is it? December can be stressful, expensive, and emotionally taxing; it's no wonder, then, that 3 in 5 Americans believe the holiday season negatively impacts their mental health. Enter interpersonal boundaries which, when done right, protect your time, well-being, and budget. Even better? Drawing explicit lines in the proverbial sand increases the chances you'll actually enjoy the holiday season.  Here's a preview:[3:00] The personal and interpersonal benefits associated with setting boundaries[6:00] Getting our minds right: 2 soul-deep understandings that are necessary before attempting to set any interpersonal boundary[14:00] When to set a boundary (and exactly how to do it, according to psychologists)[19:30] It's role play time! 7 potential interpersonal trouble areas, with 7 real-life boundary setting examples Resources mentioned:Episode #243: Boundaries And Generational ClutterEpisode #326: Gift BoundariesWe Can Do Hard Things podcastLeave a voicemail with your question and I’ll answer it on-air! Here’s how: State your name then leave the show a message at ‪(857) 264-1967‬.Join our (free!) community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube. Thank you to our sponsors! Thrive Market: head to thrivemarket.com/sustainable for 30% off your order and a $60 free gift.Nutrafol: get free shipping and $15 off at nutrafol.com with promo code SUSTAINABLE.Armoire: head to armoire.style/sustainable to get up to 50% off your first month plus 2 free bonus items.Dr. Marty's Pets: head to drmartypets.com/sustainable for Dr. Marty's Nature Blend.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy