Balanced Boundaries
A Self-Led Course to help you Live for Yourself while Respecting your Cultural Roots
You’re sacrificing your own needs to keep the peace. But deep down, you know something needs to change.
The pressure to always say yes, the guilt when you even think about saying no, the exhaustion of being everything to everyone—it’s draining, and it’s time to reclaim your peace.
A self-paced, 4-module course designed for South Asians navigating cultural expectations, family obligations, and the struggle of putting themselves first.
🚨 Your mental health depends on it. Burnout, stress, and resentment build when we keep saying yes out of guilt.
🚨 You can’t wait for others to change. If you keep waiting for people to respect your boundaries, you’ll be waiting forever. The change starts with you.
🚨 The longer you wait, the harder it gets. Every time you push your own needs aside, you reinforce the habit of people-pleasing. The best time to take action is now.
Tailored for South Asians – Because boundaries look different in our communities. You’ll learn how to set limits without damaging relationships or feeling like a ‘bad’ son, daughter, or sibling.
Step-by-Step Strategies – No fluff. Just actionable techniques that help you say no without guilt and reinforce your boundaries with confidence.
Lifetime Access – Revisit the lessons anytime you need a refresher. Boundaries are a muscle, and this course will help you strengthen yours over time.
Proven Methods – Developed by a South Asian therapist, backed by research, and designed for real-life application.
Please Read Before you Begin - Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
Acknowledgement and Agreement of Disclaimer
Introduction to Balanced Boundaries
How People Pleasing Shows up in South Asian Culture
Reflection: How does People Pleasing Show up for You?
Your Body and The Impact of People Pleasing
Reflection: Body Scan and Reflection
South Asian Origins of People Pleasing
Reflection: Observe your Elders
How is People Pleasing Helpful?
Reflection: Write a Letter to People Pleasing
How is People Pleasing Hurtful
Reflection: Pros/Cons of People Pleasing vs. Pros/Cons of Setting Boundaries
A Mindset Shift and Looking Forward
Reflection: Imagining a Life with Boundaries
Discovering Your Needs and Values
Discovering Your Needs and Values
Others' Needs and Values
Others' Needs and Values
Putting it All Together and Setting Boundaries
Reflection #1 - People Pleasing Hierarchy
Reflection #2 - Needs and Values of All
Reflection #3 - Behavioural Boundaries
Coping with Emotions - Cognitive Strategies
Coping with Emotions - Somatic Strategies
Reflection: Coping with Emotions
The Relationship with Yourself
FREE PREVIEWReflection: Strengths and Values Journal
Reflection: Self Compassion Break
Troubleshooting and FAQ's
Hi! I'm Hardeep Ajmani and I am the founder of Balanced Self Academy. I have been a Registered Social Worker since 2004 and since then have supported people coping with a multitude of struggles, mainly anxiety and depression.
In my private practice started in 2022, I have had the pleasure of helping many South Asian clients live a life on their own terms.
My professional expertise in mental health coupled with my lived experience as a Punjabi woman living in Canada bodes extremely well for the creation of culturally relevant content directly suited to the desi community.
It is my humble hope that Balanced Self Academy can offer accessible information that brings our perspectives, difficulties, values and beauty to light.
Absolutely not. Psychotherapy offers a therapeutic relationship and individualized support. This course offers general strategies and psycho-education and is unable to replace therapy. Pass this on to someone not quite ready for therapy, but deserves mental health care.
This course is designed for people who feel like they just can't do enough; are overwhelmed with obligations and are noticing some resentment starting to build. It is designed for South Asian Children of Immigrants as it speaks to the struggles between collectivist and individualistic cultures.
This course is not suited for those where setting a boundary would result in physical violence or danger in the home. This requires targeted intervention with a therapist.
Absolutely. I would be happy to answer questions. Please email me at [email protected].
We offer a 7 day money back guarantee if a course is not to your liking. We just ask that you provide us with feedback as we are constantly learning how to improve our offerings.
Balanced Self Academy, and the information provided by Hardeep Ajmani, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Hardeep Ajmani is a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.