Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

What if the exhaustion, resentment, and overwhelm you feel aren't signs that you need to do more—but that you need clearer boundaries? Nedra Glover Tawwab's Set Boundaries, Find Peace offers a practical, compassionate guide to understanding what boundaries are, why they matter, and how to establish them in every area of your life—from family and friendships to work and romantic relationships.

This isn't about building walls or becoming selfish—it's about self-discovery through understanding your limits, needs, and values clearly enough to communicate them. Tawwab, a licensed therapist, shows how poor boundaries create anxiety, burnout, and codependency, while healthy boundaries create space for authentic connection, self-respect, and peace. Through real-world examples, scripts for difficult conversations, and exercises for identifying your needs, this book transforms boundary-setting from abstract concept into daily practice.

What You'll Discover

• The six types of boundaries and how to recognize when each is being violated
• Why people-pleasing and over-functioning sabotage your well-being and relationships
• Practical scripts for communicating boundaries clearly and compassionately
• How to handle pushback, guilt, and the discomfort that comes with setting limits
• The connection between boundaries, self-worth, and authentic relationships
• Exercises for identifying your needs and values in different life areas

Tawwab writes with warmth and clinical expertise, making boundary work accessible without oversimplifying the challenges. Setting boundaries requires knowing yourself well enough to recognize what you need and having the courage to honor those needs even when it's uncomfortable. This is self-discovery as self-advocacy—learning who you are by learning what you will and won't accept.

What would change if you could say no without guilt? How do you honor your needs while maintaining connection? Tawwab's bestselling guide offers practical wisdom for anyone ready to reclaim their energy, peace, and sense of self through the transformative practice of boundary-setting.

Perfect for: Anyone struggling with people-pleasing or over-functioning, readers navigating difficult family or relationship dynamics, those experiencing burnout or resentment, people interested in practical psychology for healthier relationships, anyone committed to self-advocacy and authentic living.

Hardcover edition. A therapist's practical guide to understanding, establishing, and maintaining healthy boundaries in all areas of life.