The boundaries designed to keep us safe and healthy and improve our relationships. If uncle Joe keeps coming in my house and lighting up, I'm not going to be that pleased with him. So this one simple boundary, I don't allow smoking in the house. Would you either put it out or go outside? Yes, it requires uncle Joe's cooperation. But the ultimate boundary is I will not be inviting you into my home if you cannot respect this healthy limit that I have.
1. The top (surprising) signs that tell you it’s time to set a boundary.
2. Paying attention to “energy leakage” – when you’re giving out more than you’re getting back.
3. How to set the specific boundaries you need with in-laws, friends, and romantic partners.
4. Scripts for Melissa’s green, yellow, and red system of clear, kind communication in boundary setting.
5. Rethinking boundaries – not as not a response to someone else’s behavior – but as giving voice to your worth and health.
CW: brief mention of sexual abuse
About Melissa:
Melissa Urban is a six-time New York Times bestselling author, and her highly anticipated book, The Book of Boundaries, is available now. She is the host of the Do the Thing podcast – building community, health, and entrepreneurship, and the co-founder and CEO of Whole30. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT.
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IG: @melissau
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