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Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No, to Take Control of Your Life | Henry Cloud, John Townsend
Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. A boundary is a personal property line that marks those things for which we are responsible. In other words, boundaries define who we are and who we are not. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: Physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us and under what circumstances -- Mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions -- Emotional boundaries help us to deal with our own emotions and disengage from the harmful, manipulative emotions of others -- Spiritual boundaries help us to distinguish God's will from our own and give us renewed awe for our Creator -- Often, Christians focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget their own limits and limitations. When confronted with their lack of boundaries, they ask: - Can I set limits and still be a loving person? - What are legitimate boundaries? - What if someone is upset or hurt by my boundaries? - How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money? - Aren't boundaries selfish? - Why do I feel guilty or afraid when I consider setting boundaries? Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend offer biblically-based answers to these and other tough questions, showing us how to set healthy boundaries with our parents, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, and even ourselves.
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Roary47
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4✨ The information in this one is so helpful! Everyone has something that they struggle with boundaries on. While I was reading I recognized many things that I didn‘t even know I should work on to have a more stress free lifestyle. By setting boundaries with the people in your life doesn‘t mean that you don‘t care, but it helps establish your own goals and peace. #Roll100 Aug

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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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This was a very insightful and helpful book, I've learned quite a lot about myself and boundaries - mine and others.

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Morr_Books
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Finished my 2nd book of #SummerEndReadathon ! This book uses Bible passages to guide individuals in setting boundaries in their lives. There were a few useful chapters for me, but it felt like a majority of the book was how to establish boundaries in raising children, which is not pertinent to me or my life. I've read other books on this topic that have been more useful to me. @TheSpineView

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violabrain
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The information of this book was great, but the overt Christianity felt like wrapping this common sense advice in the jargon of a cult to make it palatable to the the cult members. It was extremely weird to read in that regard.

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VBCLibrary22
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Struggling with a challenging person in your life? Try the Boundaries book! ❤️

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Vivlio_Gnosi
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Steps Toward Personal Change in a Marital Relationship

1. Inventory the Symptom
2. Identify the Specific Boundary Problem
3. Find the Origins of the Conflict
4. Take in the Good
5. Practice
6. Say No to the Bad
7. Forgive
8. Become Proactive
9. Learn to Love in Freedom and Responsibility

#nonfiction #relationships

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#QuotsyJul21 @TK-421
Prompt: Boundaries

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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I should have read this before tonight so that it would have been easier to say no when they asked me to work 6pm-2am!! I‘ve been up since 4am 🤦🏼‍♀️ More more =more taxes they take out!

AmyG Just say NO 4y
Elizabeth2 Oh, dear. Good luck tonight. I hope you can catch up on your rest. ❤️ 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @AmyG you know I‘m a people pleaser 🤷‍♀️ 4y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Elizabeth2 me too!! I‘ll be wide awake when I get home!! 🤪 4y
Jas16 Oh no! Hoping it goes by quickly and you can rest soon. 4y
dragondrool Sending you lots of extra Litsy hugs to get you through. I'm not surprised you said yes. You lead with your heart, and you've got a ginormous, generous one. That's one of the things I like best about you. :)
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @dragondrool awwww you are so sweet!!! Thank you 🤗❤️🤗 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Jas16 it was a good night!! 4y
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I ordered this... It was recommended by a friend. Not my usual read, but I‘ll try it.

#Mindful
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Amandajoy If you or your friend want another book on this subject, try the tagged book. My friend wrote it, so I am shamelessly plugging it. 🙂 4y
curiouserandcurioser @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks i have that book-it is a good read, very thought provoking:) 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Amandajoy I stacked it! Thank you 😊 4y
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Josee.lit.a.lu.et.lira
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I quite enjoyed this one, even though it was heavy in regards to Bible references. I feel they covered all the situations in regards to boundaries setting, giving good explanations and examples. I found it to be enlightening and helpful.
#growth

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jenreads7
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#audiobook #audible This book has some good ideas for setting boundaries for those who struggle with boundaries or codependency. I like the practical examples that demonstrate how this plays out in real life. Be aware that this book is written from a Christian perspective, so there is a lot of Scripture included as well.

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AbbaZabba02
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Book 3 of the year finished Jan 10, audio

I vowed to do more Nonfiction this year, and this has been in my Overdrive hold list for 18 weeks, and my husband said I needed to read it before I put the hold on, so when it came up I went with it.

It does have good advice.

But over all it felt like a horoscope: just enough detail to seem on point for everyone who reads it but no actual depth.

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cupcakeluther1015
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Fantastic book! Based on biblical principles on saying no. Will probably re-read, or refer back to this book when making some decisions. Especially, when I feel guilt for saying no to someone.

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Ashley85
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My mini-bookshelf at work. 🤗📚

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Ruthjones88
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Just a few of my TBR list for the year. I noticed that I seem to already own more non-fiction than fiction..not what I expected

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"Learn to love in freedom and responsibility, not in guilt."

DebinHawaii Welcome to Litsy!! 🎉📚🎉Hope you enjoy it here! And check out @LitsyWelcomeWagon to get more connected. There are links to tips for navigating Litsy in the profile. 6y
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RebeccaRoo7
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My therapist pretty much prescribed this book to me hoping it would help with my boundaries and my codependency issues. Even though I have been reading it on & off, I cannot ignore that much of what Drs. Cloud & Townsend have talked about is quite relatable for me. If you are struggling in your relationships or recovering from an abusive/unhealthy relationship this book is so helpful. #boundaries #relationshipadvice #recovery #healing

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MatchlessMarie
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At a stalemate with my bookshelf. This happens every time I attempt to organize by color. Why do I do this to myself? I'm drowning in neutrals over here! 😂 #junebookbugs #canteven

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Boundaries: When To Say Yes, How to Say No | Henry Cloud, John Townsend

We listen to understand and respectfully question to achieve clarity, IN BOTH MESSAGE AND MUTUAL EXPECTATIONS. We openly discuss critical issues, and deliver difficult messages with care. WE COMMIT TO NOT LEAVING IMPORTANT THINGS UNSAID AND WE AVOID SAYING THEM TO SOMEONE ELSE OTHER THAN THE PERSON WHO SHOULD HEAR THEM.

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This was a really important book for me. I went through it slowly and learned a ton. Highly recommended! #selfhelp

And oh, what the heck! I'll be reading most of the weekend anyway so why not join in on #hellooctober

LisaMcqueen I need this book!!!!! 8y
Hollie I love how the title cuts off at the top of the post and says "when to say yes, Ho." It made me giggle 8y
annahenke @Hollie lol didn't notice that 8y
annahenke @LisaMcqueen it's so powerful! 8y
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Can't recommend this book enough. If you have problems saying 'no' to people, setting boundaries in your relationships or knowing what IS your responsibility and what isn't - then this book is for you! Re-reading through it for the 2nd time today as I could use a little reminder of some of these principles right now.

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