Dr. Shiloh's Blog
How to Say No Without Over-Explaining
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One of the most common boundary struggles I see in therapy is this:
People do not just say no. They explain it. They defend it. They justify it. And often they apologize for it.
But the truth is, saying no should not require an essay.
Why People Over-Explain Their Boundaries
Over-explaining is r...
The Art of the Pause: Why Responding Is More Powerful Than Reacting
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The Art of the Pause - Why Responding Is More Powerful Than Reacting
Most of our regrets in life didn’t come from what we said. They came from what we said before thinking. Before pausing.
We reacted. We got overwhelmed. We felt pressured. We felt triggered. We answered too quickly. And afterward,...
