Be Empowered With Boundaries
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Being the “nice girl” is costing you your peace of mind—and it’s time to choose you.
If you’ve ever struggled with saying no, felt guilty for putting yourself first, or found yourself drained from trying to please everyone around you, Be Empowered With Boundaries is your guide to finally breaking free. This CBT-based workbook gives you the tools to set healthy, guilt-free boundaries and reclaim your time, energy, and self-worth.
Afraid of letting people down? You're not alone. Many women are socially conditioned to prioritize others at the expense of their own well-being. But boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re essential. This empowering workbook will help you shift your mindset, speak up for yourself with confidence, and build strong, respectful relationships.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- How to Say No (and Why We Struggle With It): Learn why prioritizing your needs is a hidden superpower.
- Finding Your Boundaries: A 5-step process to uncover your physical, emotional, financial, and psychological limits.
- Enforce Without Guilt: CBT exercises to help you stand firm without feeling selfish.
- Let Go of the Fix-It Mentality: Stop absorbing other people’s problems and fears of disappointing others.
- Deal With Pushback: Learn to hold your ground when others test your limits.
- Boundaries in Love: Build a fulfilling, honest, and healthy romantic life through clear communication.
Imagine a life where you no longer overextend yourself, where you honor your own needs without shame, and where your relationships thrive on mutual respect. Be Empowered With Boundaries shows you how.
Whether you're navigating boundaries with family, friends, coworkers, or romantic partners, this book gives you real-world advice and mindset tools to help you take your power back—without apology.
Praise for this book
Katie O’Brien’s book is a practical guide to understanding and applying personal boundaries, offering not just information but also exercises that turn theory into action. Each chapter is designed to combine clear insights with activities that deepen understanding. For example, the chapter on the importance of boundaries for self-respect invites readers to identify moments in their lives when they ignored their own needs. Through an awareness exercise, readers are encouraged to list situations that caused frustration or exhaustion and to develop practical solutions for the future.
The section on romantic relationships explores attachment styles and their impact on boundaries, with exercises like writing affirmations and addressing fears of rejection to foster emotional health.
The chapter on family dynamics addresses guilt and social pressures, offering practical tools to identify manipulation and develop constructive responses, helping readers prioritize their well-being.With its clear structure and emphasis on practical applications, „Be Empowered With Boundaries” becomes more than just an informative read—it transforms into an interactive guide for personal change. Each exercise is an invitation to introspection and an opportunity to turn theories into tangible actions, empowering readers to build a life rooted in self-respect and authentic relationships.