Let’s face it, achieving balance is a myth and utterly aspirational.
Instead, a happiness researcher suggests boundaries against negativity.
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Thats because, in this specific understanding, at least, balance is a myth.
I just dont like the word, balance.
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I think it brings up a lot of pressure, Dr Chopra says.
Its something that, for many people, feels unattainable and impossible, and its forever changing.
The answers to those questions can help you understand how to set up healthy boundaries accordingly.
Consumption boundaries function like any other key in of boundary in that theyre fences, not walls.
Dr. Chopra, for one, falls into that latter category.
My mind can go there and make something up, she says.
And so I need to know the facts.
So having said that, I have to set boundaries for myself.
Likewise, she suggests seeking out positive news to remind you that theres still joy out there.
Your personal boundaries may be different, though, and thats okay.
But thats just me.
So while balance is a myth, boundaries can be built over time in a manageable and gentle way.
To stay levelheaded amid this crisis, test your boundaries to the negative, and go from there.
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