Setting Boundaries

Put Yourself in the Drivers Seat

“If you feel like everyone else’s needs come before your own, it’s time to take your power back!"

Setting Boundaries is a practical, no-nonsense guide to reclaiming your time, energy, and emotional well-being.

I used to think that saying “yes” made me a good person—that being available, accommodating, and always putting others first was the right thing to do. But the more I gave, the more people took, and before I knew it, I was exhausted, resentful, and completely lost in everyone else’s needs but my own. This book is for people like me—people who’ve struggled to set boundaries without feeling guilty, who’ve let others overstep because they didn’t know how to say “no” without fear of conflict. In these pages, I share not just practical strategies, but my own journey of learning to stand firm, to communicate with confidence, and to create relationships that respect my limits. If you’re tired of feeling drained, stuck, or taken advantage of, this book is the permission you need to take your power back.

©2025 Marilyn Downs (P)2025 Marilyn Downs