We’ve all been in situations where we want to end a relationship, whether it’s with a partner, a parent, a relative, a boss, a coworker, an ex-partner. Many of us feel we don’t have a choice, that nothing can be done - that there is no way out. We feel stuck. You do have a choice.

We are all exhausted. There is still no clear end in sight. And yet… life continues. How do we continue to find strength in Covid? How do we support others?

A new year has begun, but it feels pretty different this time. After nearly a year of pandemic measures and without a clear end in sight, how do we energize ourselves to face 2021 with strength and positivity? The exact steps we take will be a unique journey for everyone, but mindfulness can be a major partner in finding and maintaining your path, and empowering you to start the new year with hope and meaning.

Healthy boundaries are a vital part of practicing self care, and cultivating strong relationships. But setting them is often easier said than done. Here are 12 best practices for setting and maintaining boundaries.