The Book of Boundaries

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Ground-breaking ... a must-read for everyone' BJ FOGG, PhD, Tiny Habits 'The Book of Boundaries is funny, direct, and smart, bringing you actionable tools and science-backed strategies for setting boundaries using language that feels kind, natural, and empowering' Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Second Rule Do your relationships feel one-sided or unbalanced? Do you wish you could say no-nicely? Are you depleted, overwhelmed, and tired of putting everyone else's needs above your own? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're ready to set some boundaries. Melissa Urban has already helped millions of people establish life-long healthy habits. Now, she shows you how boundaries are the key to better mental health, energy, and productivity, and more fulfilling relationships. Through more than 130 scripts, Urban helps you set boundaries with bosses, partners, family, friends, and even yourself, with tips for navigating guilt and pushback. Practical and inspiring, The Book of Boundaries will empower you to prioritise your needs and lead a life that feels bigger, freer and happier. '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 humour' Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project © 2022 Melissa Urban (P)2022 Penguin Audio In her famously direct and compassionate style, Urban offers: - 130+ scripts with language you can use to instantly establish boundaries with bosses and co-workers, romantic partners, parents, in-laws, co-parents, friends, family, neighbours, strangers - and yourself - Actionable advice to help you communicate your needs with clarity and compassion - Tips for successfully navigating boundary guilt, pushback, pressure and oversteps - Techniques to create healthy habits around food, drink, technology and more User-friendly and approachable, The Book of Boundaries will give you the tools you need to stop justifying, minimising and apologising, leading you to more rewarding relationships and a life that feels bigger, healthier, happier and freer. 'If you've struggled to identify and establish healthy boundaries Melissa Urban shows the way forward' Gretchen Rubin © 2022 Melissa Urban (P)2022 Penguin Audio