Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

by Nedra Glover Tawwab

Boundary issues at work look like Doing work for others Being asked about personal issues Taking on more than you can handle Not delegating Flirting Working without pay Not taking advantage of vacation days Saying yes to tasks you can’t responsibly complete Engaging in stressful interactions Working during downtime Doing jobs intended for more than one person Not taking needed time off

When your work environment is truly toxic, your ability to function at home or in personal relationships will be affected.

toxic environment might include Working long hours Gossiping by several people Not being paid for additional work Cliques among coworkers Being mandated to complete more work in a limited time frame Negative communication among peers or superiors A narcissistic boss Being bullied Being sexually harassed Being mistreated based on race, physical ability, or sexual orientation

Burnout is a response to unhealthy boundaries.

There is no such thing as the perfect employee. You can have ethical boundaries and still be a good employee,

When we feel uncomfortable, it’s become commonplace to distract ourselves by grabbing our device.

joy of missing out (JOMO) on social media.

you can’t control the way people respond to what you share.

You are who you follow, what you watch, and the websites you visit. You have the power to choose your user experience.

Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life

You conquer technology when you find ways to use it to your benefit. Responsible usage requires implementing boundaries as to how you use it.

Boundaries: Where You End and I Begin by Anne Katherine.

After reading this book, you know that when someone implements a boundary, it’s to help them feel safe, happy, and secure in the relationship.

Creating healthy boundaries is how you ensure that you’re happy and well in your relationships and in life.

Set your boundaries, knowing that you are improving your life, not harming others.

Continue to suggest therapy to your friend, and let them know why you think they’ll benefit. Some people have deep wounds that friends cannot help them resolve.