The Book of Boundaries: What We’re Reading
The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free by Melissa Urban
About the Book:
End resentment, burnout, and anxiety — and reclaim your time, energy, health, and relationships. As the co-founder of the Whole30, Melissa Urban helped millions of people transform their relationship with food. Now, in this powerful and practical guide to setting boundaries, she shows you how to prioritize your needs and revolutionize your relationships.
Curious Quotes:
“A boundary doesn’t tell someone else what to do, it tells them what you will do.”
“Self-boundaries are a gift from Present You to Future You, and if that gift isn’t what Future You needs, exchange it for something better.”
“But what’s both uncomfortable and damaging is reaffirming the story that someone else’s feelings are more important or worthy than your own — which is what you do every time you swallow your healthy boundary in an effort to keep the peace.”
Our Take:
Boundaries. We all want them, but few of us have them.
This month, the MACKEY team took a deep dive into Melissa Urban’s latest book. Why? Because unpacking the importance of setting and respecting boundaries together allows us to support one another in healthier ways.
Not only has the book helped us hear one another, respect one another, and uplift one another, but it’s also provided food for thought beyond the walls of 601 Fairfield. Urban’s book is packed with actionable advice, tips, and techniques for communicating your needs to others, working through “boundary guilt,” and pursuing rewarding relationships. The Book of Boundaries is not just about setting and enforcing boundaries at work, this practical guide is far-reaching, offering wisdom for finessing relationships with romantic partners, family, friends — even strangers!