Set boundaries, find peace : a guide to reclaiming yourself

Summary: "Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have them--in order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do "healthy boundaries" really mean--and how can we successfully express our needs, say "no," and be assertive without offending others?"--

Record details

ISBN: 9780593192092
ISBN: 0593192095
ISBN: 9780593192108
Physical Description: print
xix, 282 pages ; 22 cm
Publisher: [New York, New York] : TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2021]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-271) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- Understanding the importance of boundaries. What the heck are boundaries? ; The cost of not having healthy boundaries ; Why don't we have healthy boundaries? ; The six types of boundaries ; What boundary violations look like ; Identify and communicate your boundaries ; Blurred lines: make it plain ; Trauma and boundaries ; What are you doing to honor your boundaries? -- This is how you do the work of setting boundaries. Family ; Romantic relationships ; Friendships ; Work ; Social media and technology ; Now what? -- Self-assessment quiz -- Commonly asked questions.