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Boundaries & Assertiveness resources

4 free Collasia resources on boundaries & assertiveness, from the Connect pillar. Practical steps, worked examples and tools to use with your peers.

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Keep a Boundary When You Feel GuiltyCOL-SH-040 · 3 min readKeep a Boundary When You Feel Guilty

Feeling uncomfortable after setting a limit does not automatically mean the limit was wrong.

October 27, 2026Set Expectations About Your AvailabilityCOL-SH-039 · 2 min readSet Expectations About Your Availability

Unspoken availability can lead to conflicting expectations. Explain when and how you can respond, and review that agreement when circumstances change.

October 26, 2026Say No to a Request While Respecting the PersonCOL-SH-038 · 4 min readSay No to a Request While Respecting the Person

Declining a request does not require rejecting the relationship. State your limit clearly and offer an alternative only when it is useful and manageable.

October 25, 2026Pause Before Automatically AgreeingCOL-SH-037 · 3 min readPause Before Automatically Agreeing

An immediate yes can create a commitment you cannot sustain. Give yourself time to check capacity and respond with a clear, realistic answer.

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