Nedra Glover Tawwab memberikan penjelasan yang bisa diaplikasikan dalam hubungan kerja dan keluarga (anak-orangtua). In this simplified view of the world, anyone who disagrees, struggles with, or pushes back on a boundary, or attempts to communicate in one of the “unsuccessful” ways described in this book just doesn’t respect the boundary setter and that’s the only reason. If you can resist your urges, change your habits, and say yes to only what you deem truly meaningful, you’ll be practicing healthy self-boundaries.

Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself ‎Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

There’s also clearly a strong thread running through this book of “if you think about it, you can do it. I'm also thankful the author's prose is never judgmental; her words inform but do not presume universal application. Setting boundaries can result in a lot of pain and heartache and this is glossed over which feels a bit irresponsible.Set Boundaries, Find Peacebreaks down the what, why, and how of boundaries in a clear and compassionate way, leaving you confident, empowered, and prepared to tackle those tough conversations.

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Whether it’s through family or social conditioning, the vast majority of us have incorporated poor boundaries into some or all areas of our lives. I appreciated that the author discussed how to set boundaries with family, in romantic relationships, with friends, with work, with technology, and even with yourself. The main shortcoming is that the book doesn’t really discuss how systems impact our ability to set boundaries. family relationships with weak boundaries, lack of emotional separation, and intrusive demands for support or attention that prevent family members from developing a strong and independent sense of self.The entire chapter on work boundaries assumes that you work in an office during 9-5 and have an HR department (never mind the fact that HR always acts in the interest of the employer). All of her solutions to the issues she brings up are along the lines of thinking about things differently and changing your actions because of that. It is also one of the most repetitive books ever - like 200 Instagram posts plopped into a book with zero editor and pure hubris.