How to Set Better Boundaries, Eat Smarter, and Build Healthier Friendships
🌿 November Check-In: Boundaries, Broccoli & Better Connections
Let’s be honest: staying “balanced” this time of year is its own full-time job. Between social plans, deadlines, and the gravitational pull of comfort food, it’s easy to lose sight of the habits that keep us grounded. This month, we’re hitting reset—starting with the boundaries that protect your peace, the simple food swaps that actually stick, and a gentle look at the friendships that feed (or drain) your energy.
Because wellness isn’t just about green smoothies or gym sessions—it’s about alignment. With your body. With your time. With the people who bring out your best self.
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🧭 Why Boundaries Still Trip Me Up (and Why I’m Finally Getting Better at Them)
Let’s be honest: I’m still learning how to set boundaries. For years, I thought being kind meant being available—always saying yes, always showing up, even when I was running on empty. The result? Burnout disguised as generosity.
Lately, I’ve been working through a boundaries workbook that’s making me face some uncomfortable truths. Boundaries aren’t walls; they’re lines of self-respect. And when you start setting them, everything shifts. You trust yourself more, you resent people less, and your relationships start feeling clearer and calmer.
The hardest part is catching yourself in the moment—that tiny pause before you say yes out of habit. That’s where the real practice lives. I’m not perfect at it, but I’m trying. Slowly. One honest “no” at a time.
How to start practicing:
🧩 Notice your “automatic yes.” Pause before committing to anything.
💬 Communicate clearly. Boundaries aren’t boundaries unless you express them.
🌱 Check your energy after interactions. Who leaves you feeling drained vs. grounded?
Healthy boundaries don’t push people away—they teach them how to meet you where you are.
🥗 7 Smart Hacks for Easy, Affordable Healthy Eating
Eating well doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune—or hours in the kitchen. With a few smart tweaks, you can simplify your routine, save money, and keep your meals both nourishing and satisfying.
Here’s how to make healthy eating actually doable:
🍳 Simplify your mornings. Rotate 2–3 go-to breakfast and lunch dishes to cut decision fatigue and save time.
🧺 Host a weekly “picnic night.” One night a week, skip cooking and serve finger foods—think veggies, hummus, and wraps. Less prep, less cleanup, more fun.
🌿 Upgrade your flavor game. Rotate herbs and spices to add variety without complexity. Bonus: create your own DIY spice blends for a personal touch.
🍲 Slow cook your savings. A slow cooker can turn inexpensive cuts of meat (or even beans) into rich, tender meals that taste like they took all day.
🌱 Go meatless once a week. Swap meat for lentils, beans, or chickpeas to save money, boost fiber, and diversify your nutrients.
🥶 Freeze your greens. Toss frozen spinach or broccoli into smoothies for a quick, affordable nutrient boost.
🧑🍳 Try a “pantry challenge.” Once a month, commit to cooking only with what’s already in your kitchen. It’s creative, sustainable, and great for your wallet. (Need help? AI can plan it for you.
❤️ The Friendship Audit: Who’s Helping You Grow?
Here’s a tough truth I’ve been sitting with lately: not every friendship is meant to last forever. Some people walk with us for a season, others for the long haul—and learning to tell the difference is part of growing up (and growing well).
Doing a “friendship audit” isn’t about judgment; it’s about awareness. Ask yourself: which relationships leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and supported? Which ones leave you drained, anxious, or second-guessing yourself? The answers might surprise you.
As I’ve started setting clearer boundaries, I’ve realized that alignment matters more than history. It’s okay to outgrow dynamics that no longer feel reciprocal. You can love people deeply and still create distance where it’s needed.
How to do your own friendship audit:
💬 Check your energy. Pay attention to how you feel after time together—recharged or depleted?
🧭 Look for balance. Healthy friendships have give and take, not scorekeeping.
🌱 Make space for new energy. Letting go of one connection often makes room for something more aligned.
Friendship, like health, thrives on intention. When you nurture the ones that truly support your growth, you don’t just protect your peace—you amplify it.
Love the points on friendships especially!
Great newsletter this month!