"I was just shoving all the conflict kind of inside me," she says. "Once you realize that, i think it hopefully makes it a little bit easier" There are many ways we can set a boundary: We can tell some one directly or via text and voice mail. But most important thing is that you get it out whatever way you can - face to face if possible.
Nedra Glover Tawwab is a New York Times bestselling author, licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert. Nedra helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries.
In this episode, Nedra and Eric discuss her book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
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In This Interview, Nedra Glover Tawwab and I Discuss How to Set Boundaries and …
- Her book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
- Boundaries are defined as something needed to feel comfortable in relationships and in life
- Her exploration of boundaries in her work and personal life
- How the things that we keep talking about likely need boundaries
- The importance of setting boundaries early in relationships
- Being yourself and honoring your own boundaries
- Porous boundaries are when we are passive and afraid to express them
- Rigid boundaries are when boundaries become walls
- Healthy boundaries have flexibility based on different situations
- How setting boundaries can be uncomfortable but necessary
- Healthy and unhealthy approaches to setting boundaries
- The 3 steps to set a boundary: be clear, be direct, and deal with your discomfort
- Working through conflicting boundaries with others
- The difference between ultimatums and threats
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