“Set boundaries, find peace” by Nedra Glover Tawwab

The author 🖋

Nedra Glover Tawwab is a licensed American therapist with over 15 years of experience in relationship therapy and a New York Times bestselling author.

She’s also the founder of a company that provides group therapy practice to people and has been featured in prominent publications, podcasts and TV shows across America.

Key takeaways 🎓

1. Understanding boundaries

Boundaries are like the standard for how we want others to treat us.

They help keep us safe and happy.

Nedra emphasizes the importance of understanding boundaries and their role in maintaining healthy relationships.

2. Setting and maintaining boundaries

To set healthy boundaries, the author suggests we should follow three steps:

1. identify what we need
2. communicate our needs clearly
3. take action to enforce them

This helps ensure that others understand and respect our limits without having to apologize or justify anything.

3. Why good limits matter

Good rules make life easier and happier.

Even something simple like "I love playing with you, but I need some time to myself now" - setting clear healthy boundaries helps us build stronger relationships, reduces stress and improves our self-esteem.

Closing thoughts 🧠

The book explains the importance of putting yourself first to form more positive connections with the people around you.

It was recommended to me by my sister-in-law and I honestly think it’s a great guide to understanding why boundaries are important and setting healthy boundaries in all aspects of life without feeling the need to apologize to anyone..