Sharon Martin - Böcker

Your space to explore what it is you want and need, and to practice setting healthy boundaries in all aspects of life.Do you have trouble saying "no," or find yourself constantly sacrificing your own well-being to satisfy the needs of others? If you find yourself feeling responsible for others’ health and happiness, worrying about letting people down, or have a hard time speaking up for yourself, you may have difficulty setting healthy personal boundaries. Healthy boundaries are essential to our well-being, and can protect us from toxic relationships, abuse, and burnout. Yet many people struggle to honor their own needs. So, how can you practice setting boundaries in a safe space, without fear of repercussion?From the author of The Better Boundaries Workbook comes this first-of-its-kind guided journal, where you can freely explore your needs, wishes, and expectations of others. By following a series of simple writing prompts, you’ll bolster your communication skills and learn to establish and maintain better boundaries in all aspects of life. With this journal, you can write down your deepest thoughts and feelings—without being judged or criticized. And as you work, step by step, through a series of reflections and writing exercises, you’ll be able to practice asserting yourself and building the boundaries that will not only protect you, but empower you to thrive.If putting others’ needs first is negatively impacting your life and well-being, and you are ready to focus on your own happiness and peace of mind, pick up this journal and write your way to healthy boundaries, improved confidence, and your full potential.Written by renowned mental health and wellness experts, New Harbinger’s Journals for Change combine evidence-based psychology with proven-effective guided journaling techniques to help you make lasting personal change—one page at a time.

Powerful tools to help you accept your decision, manage intense emotions, and thrive. Estrangement from one or both parents-even by choice-can take a huge emotional and psychological toll. If you have cut ties with a parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, guilt, and shame. You may question or second-guess your decision. And you may have trouble setting or keeping boundaries with your parent, as well as others in your life. This workbook offers evidence-based skills to help you heal the emotional wounds of your past, so you can finally move forward.With this compassionate guide, you'll identify the reasons why you cut ties, so you can accept and feel validated in your decision. You'll discover powerful tools to help you manage intense emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and build a lasting and trustworthy support network. Most importantly, you'll learn to cultivate self-compassion and live your life authentically-on your own terms.You'll also find step-by-step guidance to: ·Grieve your losses and release guilt, anxiety, shame, and anger ·Understand and overcome the effects of difficult family relationships ·Manage difficult days and occasions like holidays, weddings, and funerals ·Maintain boundaries and build healthy relationshipsThey say that family comes first; but it shouldn't be at the expense of your mental health, happiness, or future. If you've decided to cut ties, this book will help you confirm that you've made the right choice, and give you the tools you need to live your life with confidence.

Do you have trouble saying "no," or constantly sacrifice your own needs to please others? If so, this evidence-based workbook will help you set healthy boundaries in all aspects of your life-without feeling guilty or afraid.If you find yourself feeling responsible for others' happiness, worrying about letting people down, or struggling to speak up for yourself, you probably have difficulty setting healthy boundaries. Establishing clear personal boundaries is essential to creating and nurturing mutually respectful relationships based on equality. Setting limits can also protect you from getting involved in exploitative relationships, and help you avoid toxic personalities who don't have your best interests at heart.This evidence-based workbook will show you how to set healthy boundaries across all aspects of life-without sacrificing your kindness or compassion for others. You'll learn to define your boundaries and discover why they're so important for your emotional well-being. You'll also find a wealth of tips for maintaining boundaries in a "constantly-connected" world, strategies for what to do when people get upset or threatened by your assertiveness, and ways to make sure your needs are met.If you're tired of feeling guilty or afraid of putting your mental and physical health first, are ready to take back control of your life, and create healthy and balanced relationships, this book will show you how to step up and set limits, assert yourself confidently, and realize your full potential.