One of the most challenging parts of healing is learning to tolerate discomfort — especially when it belongs to someone else.
If you grew up managing emotions to stay safe, it makes sense that other people's discomfort feels urgent. You may feel the impulse to explain yourself, smooth things over, or fix the tension quickly.
In today's Daily Shift, we explore why allowing discomfort is an essential part of boundaries and self-trust.
Other people's feelings are not emergencies. Discomfort doesn't automatically mean harm. And setting a boundary does not make you unkind — it makes you honest.
Why other people's discomfort can feel threatening
How emotional over-functioning develops
The difference between compassion and self-abandonment
Why holding boundaries allows discomfort to pass naturally
You're allowed to let others be uncomfortable.
You don't have to rescue, explain, or over-function to ease the moment.
Staying grounded in your truth is enough.
Small shifts, held with steadiness, create lasting change.
🎧 The Daily Shift — short reflections supporting emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and self-trust.
🖤 Hosted by Celeste Viciere, LMHC