Empathize with Others Hurting This Holiday Season Dec 21, 2020

The holidays can be a tough time for people that are feeling down. If you're not feeling holiday cheer, many people think you're a grinch.

But not everyone wants to “deck the halls” and sing “fa-la-la-la-la.”

Some people get the holiday blues every year, whether because of...

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The Three-Stage Process for Facing Your Fears Dec 17, 2020

I want to share a story with you on how NOT to be ruled by fear.  
 
"I know that I hold on to people too long, way past when I know I have to make a change," a CEO told me. "I have always done that, and it costs me." 
 
"What are you afraid of?" I asked. 
 
"I don't...

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There’s Nothing Wrong With Being Angry Dec 16, 2020

Many people conceal their negative feelings of anger, sadness, and fear. These people are unable to cope with good and bad because they have never processed these negative feelings, and they suffer from many problems, such as fear of relationships, depressions, and anxiety as a result. Negative...

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The Difference Between Toxic and Imperfect People Dec 15, 2020

Twenty five years ago, John Townsend and I wrote a book called Boundaries. Maybe you’ve heard of it.

In talking with some people who have read the book, we’ve realized that a few have selfishly misused the point, which is to make relationships better. Instead, these people have tried...

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Don't Let Someone's Guilt Influence Your Decisions Dec 15, 2020

When it comes to making decisions, one of the things we experience is guilt. When you choose to do something for yourself, or make any kind of decision-based on your conviction that it is the right thing to do, you may sometimes feel as if you have done something bad because of people’s...

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Tis’ the Season to Set Some Boundaries with Family Dec 14, 2020

When you were born, you were placed into a family for a season of time to help you grow into a mature adult. At some point this season ends, and your relationship with your parents changes from child-to-parent to adult-to-adult. The roles change from dependency and authority to mutuality. While...

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Is it the Blues, or is it Depression? Dec 11, 2020

A few years ago someone asked me the difference between being in a funk and experiencing depression. It’s important to know when you have the “blues” and when you are truly depressed and need help. Let’s look at the dynamics of each.

If you have the “blues”...

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Simple Tricks for Confronting Fear and Anxiety Dec 05, 2020

Fears, like bad dreams, are best disposed of in the light of day. Expose your fears to yourself and others you trust. Identify them and where they came from. They are much less powerful when you can look at them in the light. Say to yourself, “I have not taken a risk in an important area of...

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Why You Can’t Make Someone Grow Up Dec 04, 2020

Laura was weary of Anthony’s chronic lateness in coming home from work. Because he owned his own business, he was often delayed. It seemed like such a little thing, but as time passed, Anthony’s tardiness became a big problem. Laura would arrange her day to have dinner and the kids...

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This is the Time to Take Care of Your Mental Health Nov 29, 2020

I hope you’ve been having a great weekend.

I just wanted to write you a quick note to let you know that there’s not much time left on our annual Black Friday - Cyber Monday sale.

We are offering gigantic discounts on:

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Do You Have Time For One Thing? Nov 29, 2020

One of my favorite bits of feedback that we’ve ever received was when a customer told us that, “This is the best money I spend all year.”

I want that feeling for you too, but you have to join Boundaries.Me to feel it.

Click here to save 33% on a year membership, or get even...

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More Ways to I Can Help You Nov 27, 2020

We’ve had a busy year at Boundaries.Me and this time of year is the perfect time to celebrate. As some of you may know, this is the time of year when we offer our best deals, and this year we are taking that further than we ever have before.

Click here to save big on everything we sell!

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