In this insightful discussion, social worker and New York Times bestselling author Nedra Tawwab shares her expertise on the critical role of boundaries in overcoming feelings of stagnation. She dives into the different levels and types of boundaries—porous, rigid, and healthy—while offering practical strategies for setting them in personal and professional relationships. The conversation emphasizes the importance of clear communication and respecting others' limits to cultivate healthier connections and find inner peace. Tawwab's compelling advice is a game-changer for anyone looking to get unstuck.
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Defining Boundaries
Communicate your needs and expectations to establish boundaries.
Prioritize your safety and comfort in relationships.
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Boundary Levels and Types
Boundaries have three levels: porous, rigid, and healthy. Six types of boundaries exist: intellectual, sexual, physical, emotional, material, and time boundaries.
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Dan Harris asks how to address people not wearing masks properly.
Nedra Tawwab suggests a polite reminder: "Can you pull your mask up?"
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In 'Set Boundaries, Find Peace,' Nedra Glover Tawwab provides simple yet powerful strategies for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries. The book is based on the latest research and best practices in CBT and addresses issues such as codependency, power struggles, anxiety, depression, and burnout. Tawwab offers practical tips on how to identify and express needs clearly, deal with guilt and discomfort associated with setting boundaries, and communicate effectively in various relationships, including family, romantic partners, friends, and at work. The book emphasizes the importance of self-boundaries and mature communication in achieving work-life balance and rewarding relationships.
This is the first episode of our Getting Unstuck Series. This episode, featuring social worker and NYT bestselling author Nedra Tawwab has some incredibly practical advice for various forms of stuckness, and it basically comes down to one word: boundaries. Nedra is a social worker and the New York Times bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, which became so popular this past year that she has now followed up with an accompanying workbook. In the book, Nedra lays out a whole taxonomy of boundaries: their levels, their types, and their internal and external manifestations. In this episode, she explains it all, as well as how to summon the bravery to set and maintain boundaries even when it’s difficult and how to respect other people’s boundaries. Over the course of the conversation, she makes the convincing argument that if we can learn to see our world through the lens of boundaries, we can find some of the peace that may be eluding us. In other words, we can get unstuck.
Content Warning: This episode includes brief references to sensitive topics such as sexuality, abuse, and neglect, all in the service of exploring the myriad ways in which learning to set boundaries can help us find peace and get unstuck.
This episode is the first in the Getting Unstuck Series on the podcast. On Monday, January 3, you can join the Getting Unstuck Challenge, a free 14-day meditation challenge over on the Ten Percent Happier app. Click here to get started.
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