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The rare book that manages to be practical, thoughtful, readable, and even funny. If you’ve struggled to identify and establish healthy boundaries—with family, in romance, at work, or in life—Melissa Urban shows the way forward with clarity, vulnerability, and humor.”
Look within yourself and wonder why you have such strong reactions. Do they remind you of your mother or father? Nope. Not my responsibility to get a grown adult from point A to point B because she wants to attend the event. If she really wanted to attend the event, she would find her way there via her car, or carpool w someone else, or via one of the following or a combination of the following: bus, train, water taxi, car taxi, Uber, Lyft, horse drawn carriage, bike, Segway, scooter, rollerblades...The author says that people put up with a lot to be in a relationship because our need for relationships is one of our biggest needs. Set Boundaries, Find Peaceis a down-to-earth and practical guide on fully realizing your potential and giving yourself the freedom you deserve by clearly setting healthy boundaries in your personal and professional life, friendships, and relationships. Eye-opening and thoroughly engaging.” We all have needs–such as respect, belonging, safety, and appreciation. And when we can directly and kindly ask for what we need, we build healthier, more satisfying relationships.
if you don't want to be volunteered for your church's building program by fund raising with a cookie drive, don't be 'that person' who always says 'yes'. We need to take responsibility for our choices. This leads to the fruit of "self control" (Gal. 5:23). A common boundary problem is disowning our choices and trying to lay he responsibility for them on someone else.... We need to realize that we are in control of our choices....What can I do when someone wants more of my time, love, energy, or money than I’m comfortable giving? People who grew up in these families still feel guilty for setting up boundaries as adults. Boundaries Attract High-Quality People The author says that some people have difficulties setting boundaries because their parents and family of origin made them feel guilty for defending their own space.
A wise friend talked to me about this book. It was a wonderful conversation, and as she explained the ideas in the book, we explored them together, understanding so many situations with a (for me) fresh set of insights. For that, I thank the authors mightily. Setting boundaries doesn’t have to be confusing or overwhelming. Practice Sharon’s simple approach to setting boundaries with family and friends, your boss and coworkers, social media and tech, and even yourself! Stop Feeling Guilty This is the boundary bible. Nedra teaches us not only how to set healthy boundaries but to be clear about our feelings and intentions. Finding peace requires showing up—Nedra has written the blueprint on how to not only show up but also do the work.” Of every book that I’ve read, Boundaries is the one I recommend most often. All of us can overcommit, become doormats, or find ourselves in codependent and dysfunctional relationships. Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend’s one-of-a-kind book helps guide the reader through a change in mindset that eventually leads to a change in actions. If you know you have some unhealthy patterns in friendships, at work, in your schedule, with technology or your family, this book will help you establish the boundaries you need to create the life you are supposed to live.” Not in my normal genre so I can't give this 5 Stars...SCREW THAT!!!! 5 Stars, 5 Stars, 5 Stars! 100 Stars if I could give 100 stars! *Sigh* Oh well, 5 Stars it is.The author holds a master's degree from La Sapienza, department of communication and sociological research, and is a member of the American Psychology Association (APA). I especially liked the analysis of the authority issues some people have -I know I have it- and the analysis of codependent relationships. On the other hand, if you come from a family of narcissists, not only you weren’t taught boundaries but you were even encouraged to accept abuse from others and believe that it is OK. Adults live within their means and pay for their own failures Henry Cloud If Someone Asks You for Money God is a distinct being, separate from his own creations as well and he is responsible for himself. He tells us what he likes and dislikes, who he is, and who is not.
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