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Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab
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Set Boundaries, Find Peace

Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab

Burnout and resentment are usually boundary problems. A boundary is a clear statement of what you need, said out loud, and then honored by you.

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About this episode

How much of your exhaustion comes from saying yes when you really mean no? In this episode, let's delve into the book "Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself" by Nedra Glover Tawwab, which explores what it really means to set boundaries without guilt!

Key takeaways

  1. 1

    Signs you need boundaries: resentment, avoidance, exhaustion, overwhelm.

  2. 2

    Say it plainly: "I can't do that this week." No essay required.

  3. 3

    Guilt after a boundary is normal and passes; resentment without one does not.

Try this tonight

Say one clear no this week without an apology or a paragraph of explanation.

Journal prompt

“Where am I saying yes and meaning no, and what is it costing me?”

Write about it

Framework from this episode

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Boundary scripts

One clear sentence, no apology, no essay.

Use it when

Resentment, exhaustion, or dread around a person or request.

  1. 1Name the need: "I need evenings free this week."
  2. 2Say it plainly: "I can't take that on right now."
  3. 3Do not over-explain. Silence after the sentence is fine.
  4. 4Expect guilt. Let it pass without reversing the boundary.
  5. 5Honor it yourself first.
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