People who have trouble setting boundaries usually have trouble responding to boundaries set by others.

Instead of feeling dismissed, angry, or rejected when friends or lovers put limits on your interactions, respond with “I value your honesty” or “I appreciate you sharing ...

When lying assures your safety or honesty puts you in danger, you probably shouldn't choose the truth.

You can't always tell the truth, but the more you do the happier your brain and body will be.

Most of us have no problem marveling at our friends' good qualities, but it can be hard to appreciate our own. 

Learn to accept who you are, and appreciate your strengths. Studies have shown that practicing self-compassio...