Book 28 of 2023
Summary
Melissa Urban CEO of Whole30 is here to teach anyone about boundaries. What they are, how to implement them, and how to deal with any possible push back. At first that explanation may seem incredibly simplistic but it is true. Boundaries are one of those things that we all seem to know what they are but we don’t really. Here in the pages of this book Melissa teaches the reader how to instill boundaries in every possible relationship in the reader’s life.
Remember, boundaries have nothing to do with what someone else is doing, boundaries state what you are going to do. Using the experiences of herself, those of her clients, and people she has had the opportunity to work with Melissa shows us that boundaries are not only helpful they will help us improve the relationships in all areas of our life. From neighbours to coworkers and everyone in between boundaries can be used. Included in each chapter are scripts for situations when a boundary is needed but more importantly how to use it. And enforce it.
Thoughts and Review
I think every person anywhere should read this book. I think we would all benefit from the implementation and enforcement of boundaries. I really think that most of our relationships have suffered from our lack of boundaries. Most importantly our relationships are full of all these pregnant silences that are full of our desires to speak up for ourselves or say what we think… Boundaries are the answer.
Boundaries will not just benefit you but also all the people that you know and love. They provide everyone with a better way of doing things that respects each individual’s thoughts and feelings while keeping the focus primarily on you where it should be. After reading this book I have concluded that I have been wasting an inordinate amount of time trying to control things that I in no way have control of. This book has provided me with a whole new perspective to view the world in. My own. I can control myself and the actions I will take. Why waste any more time or anything else? I don’t know about you but there are different relationships in my life that would look completely different right now if boundaries had been utilized. This book is a gift to yourself and others. Add this book to your “must buy,” list.
Recommendation
If you are looking for a book or strategy to change your life this is the book you were looking for. If you read no other book this year let it be this one. There is so much valuable advice held within the pages all addressing every possible relationship you have. In some cases you actually get to hear how the relationship progressed past the boundary making (which is great motivation for anyone who may be sitting on the fence not sure if this is something they want to embark on.) This book gives me such hope for the future that all my current and future relationships will continue to develop in a healthy manner. I look forward to the day when I get to see how boundaries work for another when they start implementing them in their lives and with me. What an exciting opportunity we have right now. Just by using boundaries we can improve our neighbourhoods, families, work places, friendships, and marriages. How awesome is that? Happy Reading!