You Had Me At No: How Setting Healthy Boundaries Helps Banish Burnout, Repair Relationships, and Save Your Sanity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781732331167)

Do you ever blurt out "yes" to a request when you really want to say "no?"

We have been conditioned to people-please, going beyond giving of ourselves to the point of giving up ourselves. This leads to exhaustion, anger, and some really ugly resentment. You Had Me At No is filled with research, real-life stories, and advice from someone who has been in your shoes.

In this book, you will learn:

• The Goldilocks Principle: Healthy vs. Dysfunctional Boundaries
• The Clash Question: A system to make better decisions
• How to speak the language of healthy boundaries

By the end of "You Had Me At No" you'll understand why you are angry, resentful, and exhausted, and you'll have the tools to kick those feelings to the curb. It's time to take your life back!

Part 1: Understanding Boundaries

Understand what boundaries are and why yours are unhealthy. Then, learn what happens when we have dysfunctional boundaries.

Part 2: Learning a New Language

Discover how to determine whether or not you actually WANT to do something, and then learn how to clearly (and kindly) communicate your answer. You'll also see how boundaries can apply to the entrepreneur and the employee), and why boundary setting is easier when you surround yourself with the right people.

Part 3: Boundary Reflections

Celebrate your successes and learn from your challenges.

Pick up your copy today. It's time to make your priorities a priority.