The Joy of Saying No by Natalie Lue Summary
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Discover the liberating power of boundaries with Natalie Lue's transformative guide to breaking free from people-pleasing. Endorsed by Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid, this six-step framework tackles the hidden health costs of saying "yes" when your soul screams "no."
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When Your Body Starts Screaming What Your Mouth Won't Say
Your throat tightens before answering a simple question. Your stomach churns when someone asks for "just one more favor." That mysterious rash that no doctor can explain? Your body might be staging a rebellion against years of silent compliance. This physical revolt isn't weakness-it's your system desperately trying to protect you from a pattern that's slowly eroding your health, relationships, and sense of self. People pleasing operates like a low-grade fever, constantly present but easy to ignore until it becomes a full-blown crisis. The most dangerous part? We've been conditioned to see our accommodation as virtue, our exhaustion as dedication, and our silence as kindness. But there's nothing virtuous about disappearing.
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Unpacking the Baggage and Building Real Boundaries
From Automatic Yes to Authentic Choice
The Long Road Home to Yourself
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