Here’s a secret: If you want meaningful and authentic relationships, you must be your true self, and sometimes that means saying “No.” Ever said “Yes” when everything in your body was screaming, “No!”? Perhaps your boss asks you to take on an extra project, Maybe your friend wants you to babysit… Or maybe you find yourself volunteering to organize an event when you already have 100 other demands. These are familiar scenarios for many people and mean that you’re compromising your own needs for the sake of different people.

You want to help. But none of this is doing what you want it to if you’re compromising your own health or well-being—and if you want to say “No,” then you are compromising these things. Staying in this pattern for too long could lead to stress and burnout. You want to live with purpose and find joy in every situation. This doesn’t mean you have to stop helping others; it doesn’t mean you’ll go down in their estimation. It’s more likely to increase their respect for you. Your journey towards empowerment begins here, with this essential guide for people pleasers.

Inside, you’ll discover

Why you’ve fallen into a people-pleasing mindset—and how to recognize the patterns that keep you there.

How to identify your people-pleasing triggers with practical techniques for saying “No” when it’s what you want to say

Where the mind-body connection comes into play—with effective strategies for calming your mind and enhancing your emotional well-being

Your complete guide to setting effective boundaries (and feeling confident about the whole process)

The secret to building authentic connections (with specific tips for all different types of relationships)

A crash course in becoming your true self, finding your self-worth, and discovering your power

The long-term strategies you’ll need up your sleeve to make sure that the changes you make last far into the future

Real-life stories that show how change is possible and inspire you to follow suit And much more.