Many people struggle with boundaries because they are afraid of disappointing others.
But a boundary is not a punishment.
It is communication.
You can say:
“That does not work for me.”
“I need some time to think about that.”
“I am not comfortable with that.”
“I cannot do that today.”
You do not have to give a long explanation.
You can care about someone and still have boundaries.
Learning to say No can actually strengthen your relationship with yourself.