by AnnSheybani | Jun 17, 2013 | Boundaries, coaching, expectations, husband, identity, parenting, personality disorder, Saying no, Tony Robbins, Walt Hampton, Writing
One 15-minute conversation with my mother, and I know how I got this crazy. She’s why I wake up in a cold sweat convinced that I have to organize my garage—right this second, at 2AM—even though it’s been an absolute shit show for the last six years. Why I need to...
by AnnSheybani | Jun 9, 2013 | Boundaries, Codependency, expectations, guilt, identity, parenting, Self-Esteem
Do you have trouble saying no to your children? Do you ever feel that, no matter how much you give or do, it’s never going to be enough? Are you sacrificing your financial health, and/or peace of mind to rescue your kids from consequences? Do you take on their worries...
by AnnSheybani | May 27, 2013 | Boundaries, Bridget Cooper, Codependency, guest post, identity
This is a guest post by the world famous boundary expert, Bridget Cooper. Well maybe not world famous. Yet. But hold on. When you have boundary issues it’s a huge challenge to figure out what is your baggage and what belongs to someone else. You either blame others...
by AnnSheybani | Feb 4, 2013 | Boundaries, Cultural Issues, exotic cultures, expectations, Iran, misinterpretation, people pleasing, Saying no
We make commitments to others in order to appear nice, and then we kick ourselves when they are inconsiderate enough to take us at our word. When I lived in Iran I often found myself irritated by tarof, traditional Iranian etiquette. Stopping by someone’s home...
by AnnSheybani | Jan 28, 2013 | Boundaries, coaching, connection, expectations, Honesty, Interview, people pleasing, risk, voice, Walt Hampton
The other day I got a very nice note from a woman living in Rome named Sile. This is what she said: I’d love to read some articles on how you would set boundaries with older generation. I have an aunt who has a particular talent: in her presence I turn into a...
by AnnSheybani | Jan 25, 2013 | books, Boundaries, Walt Hampton
When I come up against an uncomfortable situation, one that requires some backbone, an ability to set good boundaries, I often ask myself, “What would Walt do?” Because, honest to God, this man has taught me a lot. He’s pretty unflappable when it...
