Boundary Bites Blog
Boundaries and Grief
What do you say when someone dies? Yesterday, I was interviewed on a podcast about grief. The host wanted to know how boundaries come into play when grieving the loss of a human or a pet. Thinking back on the loss of my stepmom 5 months ago, the first thing that...
How Do You Turn Someone Down?
How do you turn someone down? Every day, we are presented with “opportunities.” They may come in the form of an invitation to a fundraising event, a party, or even just a casual dinner with friends. They could be a request for your help like counseling a friend...
Interview on KTNV in Las Vegas
Sheryl Green stops by the KTNV news studio in Las Vegas to chat with Kelsey McFarland about boundaries, her new book, "You Had Me At No," and puppies! Learn why boundaries are actually a gift to yourself, and how you can help homeless animals just by buying a book....
Pursuing Healthy Boundaries Podcast
In this episode of Pursuing Uncomfortable, Sheryl Green talks about her experiences. Sheryl, armed with her master's degree in forensic psychology, had always aspired to become a serial killer profiler. However, fate took her on a different path. Recognizing the...
Beanie Babies and Boundaries
A few weeks ago, my husband and I sat down to watch the Beanie Baby movie “The Beanie Bubble.” Don’t judge. I think it’s a safe bet that every single human alive during the 90s and early 2000s had at least one (or 50), and it was actually a pretty good movie. As I’m...
Well-Being on the Thrive Podcast
In today's episode of the "Thrive: Turning Uncertainty To Competitive Advantage" podcast, Sheryl Green shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind her new book, "You Had Me at No." We dive into the reasons why many of us struggle with boundaries, the impact...
You’re So Sensitive – Boundary Bite
“You’re so sensitive!” It’s a statement I’ve heard throughout my entire life, and truth be told, I’d grown to hate it. Sure, I can cry at the drop of a hat (or an Instagram video). Of course, I pick up on people’s emotions and then take them on as if they’re my own....
Lions, Tigers, Boundaries… Oh My!
Since I’ve been on this boundary journey, I am constantly looking for lessons, examples, and boundaries in action. This past weekend, I discovered them at the Nashville Zoo. My husband and I were in town visiting family, and we decided to take our 2-year-old...
Moving Boundaries on The Cigar Lounge
I join Joe Curcillo to talk about healthy boundary setting and my new book, “You Had Me at No: How Setting Healthy Boundaries Helps Banish Burnout, Repair Relationships, and Save Your Sanity” on The Cigar Lounge, the official podcast of the Cigar Peg.
Boundaries Save Relationships
“If you let everyone pick your brain, your brain will be picked clean.” If you’re an expert in any subject, there’s a good chance that someone has, at some point, asked you for advice about whatever you do. Perhaps you’re an accountant with extensive knowledge of tax...
Saved by the Smart Phone – Part 2
In “Saved by the Smartphone Part 1,” you learned how to use the Do Not Disturb function on your cellphone to curb the influx of flamboyant squirrels while you’re attempting to focus on a specific task. Hopefully, you’ve put this little marvel into play a few times and...
Saved by the Smart Phone – Part 1
Did you know that you have a boundary-setting dynamo in the palm of your hand? Boundaries are important when it comes to standing up for yourself, expressing your needs, and teaching people how you expect to be treated. But did you ever consider the impact of...
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