"The Book of Boundaries, shows how establishing boundaries is the key to better mental health and self-confidence, improved productivity, greater energy, and more fulfilling relationships. In her no-holds-barred and still empathetic style, Melissa Urban offers: 130+ scripts with language you can implement today to instantly establish boundaries with supervisors and colleagues, family members and children, friends and lovers-and yourself actionable advice to help you communicate clearly and with compassion ways to read the signals that someone's about to push your boundaries tips to help enforce your limits around food, drink, tech, and more"--
Record details
ISBN:9780593632116
Physical Description:xiii, 476 pages ; 24 cm
Edition:First large print edition.
Publisher:New York : Random House Large Print, [2022]
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 473-476).
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction: How I became the "boundary lady" -- Part one. Boundary beginnings -- A crash course on boundaries -- How to use this book -- Part two. Your boundary practice -- The real work/life balance: setting boundaries in the workplace -- When the drama is your mama: setting boundaries with parents and in-laws, grandparents, and other family members -- Relationships we (mostly) choose: setting boundaries with friends and neighbors -- Love, marriage, sex, and dishes: setting boundaries in romantic relationships -- When you can't just walk away: setting boundaries with co-parents -- Clearing the table: setting boundaries around food, alcohol, and table talk -- Handle with care: setting boundaries around sensitive subjects -- Gifts to future you: setting and holding boundaries with yourself -- Part three. Boundary benefits -- Gifts to the world: how to hold your boundaries, and everyone else's -- The magic of boundaries.
Large Print Book
