Setting Limits, Finding Freedom: Your Guide To Boundaries

by Adam Long

Are you feeling overwhelmed, constantly giving to others, and struggling to prioritize your own needs? Setting healthy boundaries isn't about being selfish; it's about creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. This book is your practical guide to understanding and establishing boundaries in all areas of your life, from relationships and work to personal habits and self-care. You'll learn to identify the patterns that are holding you back, recognize the warning signs of boundary violations, and develop effective communication strategies to assert your needs. Through relatable examples, exercises, and real-life stories, you'll gain the confidence to say "no" with grace, set clear expectations, and create a life where you feel empowered and respected. This is not a quick fix but a transformative journey to rediscovering your voice, honoring your limits, and ultimately finding freedom in living a life that's truly yours. Ready to reclaim your power and create the life you deserve? Start building those boundaries today.

142 pages, Paperback

Published August 22, 2024

About the author

Adam Long is an American actor, screenwriter, writer, and director based in London, England, as well as a founding member of The Reduced Shakespeare Company. From 1987 to 2003 he co-wrote and performed "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)", "The Complete History of America (abridged)", "The Reduced Shakespeare Radio Show" for the BBC World Service, and "The Ring Reduced", a 30 minute condensation of Wagner's Ring Cycle for Channel 4 television.
In 1996, Long directed the Reduced Shakespeare Company's London production of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" which was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Comedy in 1997, and ran for 9 years at the Criterion Theatre in Piccadilly Circus. Stage production licensing in the U S and Canada is by Broadway Play Publishing Inc.
Long left The Reduced Shakespeare Company in 2003. He then co-wrote and starred in The Barn, an independent feature film which won a British Independent Film Award in 2004 - The Raindance Award, for the film which best embodies the spirit of independent filmmaking. In 2006, he wrote and performed Star Wars Shortened for Sky Movies, and The Condensed History of Tony Blair for BBC Radio 4. In 2007 he wrote and directed Dickens Unplugged, which premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The show was brought to Guildford in February, 2007, and made its West End debut on May 23, 2008 at the Comedy Theatre. It has been published as Dickens (abridged) by Broadway Play Publishing Inc. In 2008, he wrote and performed The Condensed History of Political Parties for BBC Radio 4, and in 2009 The Condensed History of George W Bush, also for BBC Radio 4.
From 2008 to the present, Adam has worked extensively in animation, writing for Netflix, CBBC, CBeebies, Disney, Nickelodeon, and Sprout. He is the voice of Mr. Small in seasons 2 to 6 of the BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning animated series The Amazing World of Gumball. He has also provided voices for Elliott from Earth.
Adam Long currently resides in London.