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The introduction frames boundaries as the foundation for connection, ease, and joy, drawing on the author’s personal shift from always saying yes to learning how to say no. It previews a structured approach: understanding boundaries, creating them in simple steps, strengthening them with key skills, and troubleshooting common obstacles while developing self-awareness, mindfulness, and self-compassion.","BOUNDARIES MADE EASY  \nYOUR ROADMAP TO CONNECTION, EASE AND JOY  \nBy  \nAbby Medcalf, PhD  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nCopyright 2023 Abby Medcalf 􀁪riving, LLC  \nAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the priory written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.  \nISBN: Hardcover 979-8-9893627-0-7  \nISBN: aPperback 979-8-9893627-1-4  \nISBN: e-book 979-8-9893627-2-1  \nBook formatting by Ravi R  \n[www.abbymedcalf.com](www.abbymedcalf.com)  \nFor orders or inquiries, please use the form on the website.  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nDedication  \n􀁪is book is lovingly dedicated to all the listeners of my Relationships Made Easy podcast. You make my life so much better as you inspire me, every day, to bring more connection, ease and joy to every relationship.  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nTable of Contents  \nDedication  \nIntroduction Section I : Boundaries 101  \nChapter 1 : What the F&%k Is a Boundary?  \nChapter 2 : Why You’ve Had Trouble with Your Boundaries  \nChapter 3: Everything You Wanted to Know about Codependency but Felt  \nToo Guilty to Ask  \nChapter 4: How Your Subconscious Communicates Your Boundaries  \nSection II: Identifying Your Boundaries in 􀁪ree Easy Steps  \nChapter 5: Deal-Breakers and Standards: 􀁪e Building Blocks of Healthy  \nBoundaries  \nChapter 6 : 􀁪e 􀁪ree-Step Process for Creating Boundaries  \nSection III: 􀁪e Keys to Holding Your Boundaries  \nChapter 7: Key \\#1 to Holding Boundaries: Self-Awareness  \nChapter 8: Key \\#2 to Holding Boundaries: Mindfulness  \nChapter 9: Key \\#3 to Holding Boundaries: Practice Saying No  \nChapter 10: Key \\#4 to Holding Boundaries: Learn Loving Detachment  \nSection IV: Troubleshooting When It Gets Hard  \nChapter 11: 􀁪ey Won’t Take No for an Answer  \nChapter 12: You Feel Guilty for Holding a Boundary  \nChapter 13: You Can’t Stop People-Pleasing  \nChapter 14: You Have Trouble Setting Boundaries at Work  \nChapter 15: 􀁪ey Get Passive-Aggressive When I Hold My Boundaries  \nChapter 16: 􀁪e Conversation Always Gets Negative  \nChapter 17: But I’m Still Feeling Resentful  \nSection V: Building a Healthier You  \nChapter 18: Learn to Manage Your Emotions  \nChapter 19: Build Your Confidence and Self-Esteem  \nChapter 20: Learn Self-Acceptance  \nChapter 21: Practice Self-Compassion  \nChapter 22: Overcoming Insecurity and Silencing Your Inner Critic  \nChapter 23: Cultivate Self-Love  \nChapter 24: Let Go of Control Let’s Wrap Up  \nAcknowledgments  \nResources  \nAuthor Biography  \nNOTES  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nIntroduction  \nI ’ve been hearing stories my whole life about what a happy baby I was.  \nApparently, I came out of the womb smiling and never gave my family a moment’s bad time. 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