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A guided journal for setting boundaries, perfect for everyone who has felt pulled in different directions, at a crossroads, or overwhelmed by options. With vibrant, full-color illustrations by Jasmina Zornić, guided prompts, and a generous, empathetic, and encouraging tone,
Do It (or Don’t) and its message leads readers to connection with their most authentic selves.
Our lives are buzzing with so many
things to do. But we need to talk about the things you
don’t want to do.
Do It (or Don’t) will teach readers to say “no” more often and reclaim time for the things that matter most. This journal clearly outlines the art of setting boundaries and how to create, stick to, and flourish within them.
In this journal, you will learn how to:
- Define your priorities
- Say “no” more often
- Claim space for what matters
- Flake with grace
- Gain clarity and ease in your day
- Ask for what you want (and need)
- Carve out time to rest
* If you love Do It (or Don’t), check out the other two journals in the series: the best-selling Do It For Yourself and Do It Today are on sale now! *
About the author
Kara Cutruzzula is a writer, editor, playwright, and musical theater lyricist based in New York. Her work has appeared in the
New York Times, TED Ideas, and
TIME.
Brass Ring Daily, her newsletter about work and creativity, has been featured in Lifehacker, Inc., and
Vanity Fair, which called it “a life coach in your inbox.” Her first journal,
Do It For Yourself: A Motivational Journal, was published by Abrams in 2020, and her follow-up journal,
Do It Today, was published by Abrams in 2022.
Summary
A guided journal for setting boundaries, perfect for anyone who has felt pulled in different directions, at a crossroads, or overwhelmed by options.
Our lives are buzzing with so many things to do. Kara Cutruzzula, author of the journals Do It For Yourself and Do It Today, has helped readers think creatively about motivation and encouragement. But now we need to talk about the things you don’t want to do. The obligations that feel oppressive. The work projects that weigh you down. The creative projects that haunt you but never seem to move forward. And, yes, the people who drain your energy. How do you say “no”?
In Do It (or Don’t), readers will walk away with an incredibly clear idea of their boundaries and how to create, stick to, and flourish within them. This exercise feels especially timely after living through a period that forever blurred the boundaries between work and life. We can come to understand that boundaries actually free us and our futures. Through setting boundaries in our personal, professional, and creative lives, we become aware of everything we have to offer. Instead of burning out or giving too much, we will give just enough—and leave plenty for ourselves to keep going. You will learn how to define your worth, flake gracefully, make space for important work, and focus on the people and projects that matter most to you.
With vibrant illustrations, guided prompts, and a generous, empathetic, and encouraging tone, Do It (or Don’t) and its message leads readers to clarity and connection with their most authentic selves.
