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Set Boundaries, Find Peace
by Nedra Glover Tawwab • 2021
Saying no scares you more than burnout. A therapist's method for limits that stick.
4.24
38k+
Set Boundaries, Find Peace Summary
Set Boundaries, Find Peace 88%
Saying no scares you more than burnout. A therapist's method for limits that stick.
by Nedra Glover Tawwab 2021
4.24
38k+ ratings
The Art Of Saying NO
by Damon Zahariades • 2017
Practical scripts for refusing anyone gracefully: no excuses, no guilt, no burned bridges.
3.76
9k+
The Art Of Saying NO Summary
The Art Of Saying NO 88%
Practical scripts for refusing anyone gracefully: no excuses, no guilt, no burned bridges.
by Damon Zahariades 2017
3.76
9k+ ratings
Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child
by Robert J. Mac Kenzie • 2001
Strong-willed kids test limits. A discipline method that teaches them rules without the drama.
4.17
3k+
Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child Summary
Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child 88%
Strong-willed kids test limits. A discipline method that teaches them rules without the drama.
by Robert J. Mac Kenzie 2001
4.17
3k+ ratings
The Joy of Being Selfish
by Michelle Elman • 2021
What if putting yourself first was the most generous move? Boundaries without the guilt spiral.
4.18
2k+
The Joy of Being Selfish Summary
The Joy of Being Selfish 88%
What if putting yourself first was the most generous move? Boundaries without the guilt spiral.
by Michelle Elman 2021
4.18
2k+ ratings
Boundaries
by Henry Cloud • 1995
Say no without losing connection: a biblical path from guilt to freedom.
4.32
1k+
Boundaries Summary
Boundaries 87%
Say no without losing connection: a biblical path from guilt to freedom.
by Henry Cloud 1995
4.32
1k+ ratings
Power of a Positive No
by William Ury • 2007
Why your no gets ignored: connecting it to a bigger yes makes boundaries hold.
4.00
4k+
Power of a Positive No Summary
Power of a Positive No 87%
Why your no gets ignored: connecting it to a bigger yes makes boundaries hold.
by William Ury 2007
4.00
4k+ ratings
Assertiveness Training
by Chase Hill • 2020
End people pleasing in 21 days: the scripts, boundaries, and confidence reset.
3.86
127
Assertiveness Training Summary
Assertiveness Training 87%
End people pleasing in 21 days: the scripts, boundaries, and confidence reset.
by Chase Hill 2020
3.86
127 ratings
Setting Limits with your Strong-Willed Teen
by Robert J. MacKenzie • 2015
Your teen pushes every limit. Here's how to hold the line without the power struggles.
4.09
58
Setting Limits with your Strong-Willed Teen Summary
Setting Limits with your Strong-Willed Teen 87%
Your teen pushes every limit. Here's how to hold the line without the power struggles.
by Robert J. MacKenzie 2015
4.09
58 ratings
The Art of Everyday Assertiveness
by Patrick King • 2018
Counter-moves for emotional blackmail, guilt, and the daily drills that make saying no feel natural.
3.94
540
The Art of Everyday Assertiveness Summary
The Art of Everyday Assertiveness 87%
Counter-moves for emotional blackmail, guilt, and the daily drills that make saying no feel natural.
by Patrick King 2018
3.94
540 ratings
1-2-3 Magic
by Thomas W. Phelan • 1995
A method so simple you can start tomorrow: count to three, stay silent, and mean it.
3.88
11k+
1-2-3 Magic Summary
1-2-3 Magic 87%
A method so simple you can start tomorrow: count to three, stay silent, and mean it.
by Thomas W. Phelan 1995
3.88
11k+ ratings
Boundaries with Kids
by Henry Cloud • 2001
The boundaries that turn your kids into responsible adults, without constant nagging or punishment.
4.31
5k+
Boundaries with Kids Summary
Boundaries with Kids 87%
The boundaries that turn your kids into responsible adults, without constant nagging or punishment.
by Henry Cloud 2001
4.31
5k+ ratings
Assertiveness
by Judy Murphy • 2011
Say no. Ask for what you want. Push back. Do it all without losing anyone's respect.
3.8
733
Assertiveness Summary
Assertiveness 87%
Say no. Ask for what you want. Push back. Do it all without losing anyone's respect.
by Judy Murphy 2011
3.8
733 ratings
Boundaries
by Henry Cloud • 1992
Say no without guilt, stop absorbing what isn't yours, and hold the line when pushback comes.
4.21
88k+
Boundaries Summary
Boundaries 87%
Say no without guilt, stop absorbing what isn't yours, and hold the line when pushback comes.
by Henry Cloud 1992
4.21
88k+ ratings
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k
by Sarah Knight • 2015
Most of what you stress about is optional. Here's how to stop, without becoming a jerk.
3.40
41k+
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k Summary
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k 87%
Most of what you stress about is optional. Here's how to stop, without becoming a jerk.
by Sarah Knight 2015
3.40
41k+ ratings
No Bad Kids
by Janet Lansbury • 2014
Stop punishing and distracting: the respectful way to set limits that preserves trust.
4.26
12k+
No Bad Kids Summary
No Bad Kids 87%
Stop punishing and distracting: the respectful way to set limits that preserves trust.
by Janet Lansbury 2014
4.26
12k+ ratings
Conflict Fluent
by Emily Taylor • 2021
Every conflict you face gets the same response. There are four other options worth learning.
4.33
6
Conflict Fluent Summary
Conflict Fluent 87%
Every conflict you face gets the same response. There are four other options worth learning.
by Emily Taylor 2021
4.33
6 ratings
Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World
by Kristen Welch • 2016
One family's experiment: how limits, work, and faith raised grateful kids in an entitled culture.
3.99
6k+
Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World Summary
Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World 87%
One family's experiment: how limits, work, and faith raised grateful kids in an entitled culture.
by Kristen Welch 2016
3.99
6k+ ratings
Screamfree Parenting, 10th Anniversary Revised Edition
by Hal Runkel • 2004
The parenting method that says you are the one who needs to change, not your child.
3.97
5k+
Screamfree Parenting, 10th Anniversary Revised Edition Summary
Screamfree Parenting, 10th Anniversary Revised Edition 87%
The parenting method that says you are the one who needs to change, not your child.
by Hal Runkel 2004
3.97
5k+ ratings
Laying Down the Law
by Ruth Peters • 2002
The parenting playbook that replaces negotiation with clear consequences, so a single 'no' sticks.
3.69
29
Laying Down the Law Summary
Laying Down the Law 87%
The parenting playbook that replaces negotiation with clear consequences, so a single 'no' sticks.
by Ruth Peters 2002
3.69
29 ratings
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood
by Jim Fay • 2000
How you handle a toddler's misbehavior shapes the teenager. Change the approach before age six.
4.12
6k+
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood Summary
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood 87%
How you handle a toddler's misbehavior shapes the teenager. Change the approach before age six.
by Jim Fay 2000
4.12
6k+ ratings
The Art Of Being Ruthless
by Michael Sloan • 2016
Redefine ruthlessness as self-mastery, quit people-pleasing, and master healthy confrontation.
4.18
233
The Art Of Being Ruthless Summary
The Art Of Being Ruthless 86%
Redefine ruthlessness as self-mastery, quit people-pleasing, and master healthy confrontation.
by Michael Sloan 2016
4.18
233 ratings
Supernanny
by Jo Frost • 2005
Turn tantrums into teamwork: the routines, rules, and tone of voice that get kids cooperating.
3.76
1k+
Supernanny Summary
Supernanny 86%
Turn tantrums into teamwork: the routines, rules, and tone of voice that get kids cooperating.
by Jo Frost 2005
3.76
1k+ ratings
The Power of Saying No
by Vanessa Patrick • 2023
Why saying no feels terrible and the values-first method that makes it stick.
3.50
260
The Power of Saying No Summary
The Power of Saying No 86%
Why saying no feels terrible and the values-first method that makes it stick.
by Vanessa Patrick 2023
3.50
260 ratings
The Book of Boundaries
by Melissa Urban • 2022
Scripts for the hard talks: drawing boundaries with others, and the rules you need for yourself.
4.13
7k+
The Book of Boundaries Summary
The Book of Boundaries 86%
Scripts for the hard talks: drawing boundaries with others, and the rules you need for yourself.
by Melissa Urban 2022
4.13
7k+ ratings
When I Say No, I Feel Guilty
by Manuel J. Smith • 1975
The verbal playbook for saying no, weathering criticism, and never justifying yourself again.
4.02
3k+
When I Say No, I Feel Guilty Summary
When I Say No, I Feel Guilty 86%
The verbal playbook for saying no, weathering criticism, and never justifying yourself again.
by Manuel J. Smith 1975
4.02
3k+ ratings
Setting Boundaries That Stick
by Juliane Taylor Shore • 2023
Boundaries fail when you feel unsafe. Rewire your brain's threat response, and the words stick.
4.32
260
Setting Boundaries That Stick Summary
Setting Boundaries That Stick 86%
Boundaries fail when you feel unsafe. Rewire your brain's threat response, and the words stick.
by Juliane Taylor Shore 2023
4.32
260 ratings
Talking to Crazy
by Mark Goulston • 2015
When they dig in, lean in. A psychiatrist's counterintuitive guide to disarming irrational people.
3.92
2k+
Talking to Crazy Summary
Talking to Crazy 86%
When they dig in, lean in. A psychiatrist's counterintuitive guide to disarming irrational people.
by Mark Goulston 2015
3.92
2k+ ratings
The Best Yes
by Lysa TerKeurst • 2014
Love isn't supposed to leave you empty. Saying no without guilt and yes to what matters.
4.11
20k+
The Best Yes Summary
The Best Yes 86%
Love isn't supposed to leave you empty. Saying no without guilt and yes to what matters.
by Lysa TerKeurst 2014
4.11
20k+ ratings
How to Deal with Angry People
by Ryan Martin • 2023
Anger spreads like a virus. Ten psychology-backed strategies for staying steady when others lose it.
3.45
238
How to Deal with Angry People Summary
How to Deal with Angry People 86%
Anger spreads like a virus. Ten psychology-backed strategies for staying steady when others lose it.
by Ryan Martin 2023
3.45
238 ratings
When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable
by Karen Ehman • 2021
Fear of rejection has hijacked your yes. The faith-based way back to a clean, honest no.
3.94
713
When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable Summary
When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable 86%
Fear of rejection has hijacked your yes. The faith-based way back to a clean, honest no.
by Karen Ehman 2021
3.94
713 ratings
The 12 Bad Habits That Hold Good People Back
by James Waldroop • 2001
The invisible patterns that sabotage high performers: what they are and how to break them.
3.86
248
The 12 Bad Habits That Hold Good People Back Summary
The 12 Bad Habits That Hold Good People Back 86%
The invisible patterns that sabotage high performers: what they are and how to break them.
by James Waldroop 2001
3.86
248 ratings
Stop People Pleasing
by Patrick King • 2018
You've trained people to expect your yes. Here is the retraining program, starting with two words.
3.84
1k+
Stop People Pleasing Summary
Stop People Pleasing 86%
You've trained people to expect your yes. Here is the retraining program, starting with two words.
by Patrick King 2018
3.84
1k+ ratings
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
by Jim Burns • 2019
When your kids grow up, being a manager stops working. The consultant's playbook for staying close.
4.08
6k+
Doing Life with Your Adult Children Summary
Doing Life with Your Adult Children 86%
When your kids grow up, being a manager stops working. The consultant's playbook for staying close.
by Jim Burns 2019
4.08
6k+ ratings
Raising Competent Children
by Jesper Juul • 1995
Children cooperate when respected. A parenting shift that works with their natural competence.
4.25
2k+
Raising Competent Children Summary
Raising Competent Children 86%
Children cooperate when respected. A parenting shift that works with their natural competence.
by Jesper Juul 1995
4.25
2k+ ratings
Have a New Kid by Friday
by Kevin Leman • 2008
Five days to change your child's attitude by changing the parent they receive every morning.
3.83
4k+
Have a New Kid by Friday Summary
Have a New Kid by Friday 86%
Five days to change your child's attitude by changing the parent they receive every morning.
by Kevin Leman 2008
3.83
4k+ ratings
Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children
by Allison Bottke • 2008
Six faith-based steps to stop enabling your adult child, end the chaos, and reclaim your sanity.
4.16
748
Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children Summary
Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children 86%
Six faith-based steps to stop enabling your adult child, end the chaos, and reclaim your sanity.
by Allison Bottke 2008
4.16
748 ratings
How to Stop Losing Your Shit with Your Kids
by Carla Naumburg • 2019
Your temper is biology, not failure. The fix starts with noticing the moment before you snap.
4.06
5k+
How to Stop Losing Your Shit with Your Kids Summary
How to Stop Losing Your Shit with Your Kids 86%
Your temper is biology, not failure. The fix starts with noticing the moment before you snap.
by Carla Naumburg 2019
4.06
5k+ ratings
You Do You
by Sarah Knight • 2017
The permission slip for saying no, skipping the party, and finally putting yourself first.
3.62
8k+
You Do You Summary
You Do You 86%
The permission slip for saying no, skipping the party, and finally putting yourself first.
by Sarah Knight 2017
3.62
8k+ ratings
Nice Girls Just Don't Get It
by Lois P. Frankel • 2005
How your 'nice' conditioning costs you promotions, raises, and respect, and what to do instead.
3.61
529
Nice Girls Just Don't Get It Summary
Nice Girls Just Don't Get It 86%
How your 'nice' conditioning costs you promotions, raises, and respect, and what to do instead.
by Lois P. Frankel 2005
3.61
529 ratings
Cómo mandar a la mierda de forma educada
by Alba Cardalda • 2023
Stop being a yes person. A psychologist's step-by-step system for boundaries that actually hold.
3.88
3k+
Cómo mandar a la mierda de forma educada Summary
Cómo mandar a la mierda de forma educada 86%
Stop being a yes person. A psychologist's step-by-step system for boundaries that actually hold.
by Alba Cardalda 2023
3.88
3k+ ratings
Stop Walking on Eggshells
by Paul T. Mason • 1998
BPD rewrites the relationship rules. Learn the boundaries and communication that keep you whole.
4.02
13k+
Stop Walking on Eggshells Summary
Stop Walking on Eggshells 86%
BPD rewrites the relationship rules. Learn the boundaries and communication that keep you whole.
by Paul T. Mason 1998
4.02
13k+ ratings
Unfuck Your Boundaries
by Faith G. Harper • 2020
Say no, mean it, and stop feeling guilty. The profane guide to boundaries that actually hold.
4.00
4k+
Unfuck Your Boundaries Summary
Unfuck Your Boundaries 86%
Say no, mean it, and stop feeling guilty. The profane guide to boundaries that actually hold.
by Faith G. Harper 2020
4.00
4k+ ratings
Talking to a Loved One with Borderline Personality Disorder
by Jerold J. Kreisman • 2018
Why talking to a borderline loved one feels impossible, and the method that works.
3.94
358
Talking to a Loved One with Borderline Personality Disorder Summary
Talking to a Loved One with Borderline Personality Disorder 86%
Why talking to a borderline loved one feels impossible, and the method that works.
by Jerold J. Kreisman 2018
3.94
358 ratings
The Disease to Please
by Harriet B. Braiker • 2000
Why needing everyone's approval works like an addiction, and the protocol for breaking free.
3.89
2k+
The Disease to Please Summary
The Disease to Please 86%
Why needing everyone's approval works like an addiction, and the protocol for breaking free.
by Harriet B. Braiker 2000
3.89
2k+ ratings
How to Have That Difficult Conversation You've Been Avoiding with your Spouse, Adult Child, Boss, Coworker, Best Friend, Parent, or Someone You're Dating
by Henry Cloud • 2003
Turn the conversation you have been avoiding into the one that saves the relationship.
3.99
1k+
How to Have That Difficult Conversation You've Been Avoiding with your Spouse, Adult Child, Boss, Coworker, Best Friend, Parent, or Someone You're Dating Summary
How to Have That Difficult Conversation You've Been Avoiding with your Spouse, Adult Child, Boss, Coworker, Best Friend, Parent, or Someone You're Dating 86%
Turn the conversation you have been avoiding into the one that saves the relationship.
by Henry Cloud 2003
3.99
1k+ ratings
Action!
by Robert J. Ringer • 2004
A single motion beats a thousand plans. The action-first playbook for results.
4.10
130
Action! Summary
Action! 86%
A single motion beats a thousand plans. The action-first playbook for results.
by Robert J. Ringer 2004
4.10
130 ratings
Living with the Passive-Aggressive Man
by Scott Wetzler • 1992
How to spot the hidden anger, stop the push-pull, and set limits that end the game.
4.02
349
Living with the Passive-Aggressive Man Summary
Living with the Passive-Aggressive Man 86%
How to spot the hidden anger, stop the push-pull, and set limits that end the game.
by Scott Wetzler 1992
4.02
349 ratings
Why Your Life Sucks
by Alan Cohen • 2002
Letting everyone else steer leaves life hollow. Here is how to take the wheel back.
3.87
988
Why Your Life Sucks Summary
Why Your Life Sucks 86%
Letting everyone else steer leaves life hollow. Here is how to take the wheel back.
by Alan Cohen 2002
3.87
988 ratings
True to You
by Kathleen Smith • 2024
Most people pleasing is just borrowed identity. A therapist's path to a self that holds steady.
4.21
344
True to You Summary
True to You 86%
Most people pleasing is just borrowed identity. A therapist's path to a self that holds steady.
by Kathleen Smith 2024
4.21
344 ratings
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
by Mark Manson • 2016
Happiness is a trap. The better question is which forms of suffering you'll accept.
3.86
1.4M+
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Summary
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck 86%
Happiness is a trap. The better question is which forms of suffering you'll accept.
by Mark Manson 2016
3.86
1.4M+ ratings
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