I’m Melissa Urban, and on Instagram (@melissau), I am fondly (or not so fondly, according to your mother-in-law) referred to as “the Boundary Lady.” As the Whole30 co-founder and CEO, I’ve taught millions of people how to set boundaries and led them through successful habit change. Once people found out I was good at helping them say no to breakroom donuts or wine at happy hour, they began asking me how to say no to their guilt-tripping parents, pushy coworkers, and taking-advantage friends.

I’ve spent the last four years researching boundaries and working with my community, where I’ve crafted hundreds of scripts to help people just like you set and hold the boundaries they need to reclaim their time, energy, capacity, sense of safety, and mental health, and improve all of their relationships. 

I’ve summarized all of this research, work, and learnings in my recent bestselling book, THE BOOK OF BOUNDARIES, and today I want to help you set and hold the boundaries you need to head into the holidays and the new year feeling energized, self-confident, and firmly in touch with your feelings and needs. Imagine how you could feel about the holidays, knowing you won’t have to argue about politics, field questions about your relationship or baby-making status, break the bank buying gifts that people don’t need, or spend your day running from one house to the other just to make everyone else happy. This year’s holiday season can be different! The key is boundaries.

I look forward to your boundary-related questions–ask me anything! 

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