There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from constantly saying yes when you want to say no, over-explaining your choices, and feeling responsible for other people’s emotions. In Set Boundaries, Find Peace, therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab offers a clear, practical guide to breaking these patterns and reclaiming your sense of self.

In this month’s review, we explore why this book stands out in the self-help space. Rather than abstract advice, Tawwab provides concrete strategies, relatable examples, and real-life scripts that make boundary-setting feel accessible and actionable. She also addresses the guilt and discomfort that often come with change, framing boundaries as an essential part of emotional health and self-respect across relationships, work, and daily life.

Midlife often arrives with a quiet but unsettling realization: the life we worked so hard to build no longer feels fully aligned with who we are. Drawing on the ideas of Carl Jung, this article explores why the second half of life can feel less about achievement and more about authenticity, meaning, and self-discovery. What many call a “midlife crisis” may actually be an invitation to reconnect with the parts of ourselves we left behind while trying to succeed.

With Halloween approaching, it’s the perfect time to address one of the biggest fears I see as a therapist: therapy is scary.