The curse of lovely : how to break free from the demands of others and learn how to say no / Jacqui Marson.
Material type: TextPublication details: London : Piatkus, 2013Description: x, 228 p. ; 22 cmISBN: 9780749957223 (pbk.); 0749957220 (pbk.); 9781405511452 (ebook); 1405511451 (ebook)Subject(s): Assertiveness (Psychology) | Self-confidence | Self-actualization (Psychology)DDC classification: 158.2 Summary: ASSERTIVENESS, MOTIVATION & SELF-ESTEEM. Many people's lives, relationships, careers and wellbeing are blighted by the belief that to be liked, loved and accepted they have to limit themselves to the behaviours they believe are approved of by others. This might mean some or all of the following: always being polite, nice, helpful, charming, fun, making people feel good about themselves, not letting people down, never saying 'no', avoiding conflict and putting others' needs before their own. Jacqui Marson in her 15 years of clinical experience as a psychologist has coined the phrase 'the curse of lovely' to describe this growing trend. Many people would like to be known as lovely, but for a growing number of people it can feel like a curse. They feel unable to put their own needs before those of everyone else, and feel that changing this is not an option. This highly practical and motivational book will show readers how to break curse of lovely to live a more complete, fulfilling life.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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ASSERTIVENESS, MOTIVATION & SELF-ESTEEM. Many people's lives, relationships, careers and wellbeing are blighted by the belief that to be liked, loved and accepted they have to limit themselves to the behaviours they believe are approved of by others. This might mean some or all of the following: always being polite, nice, helpful, charming, fun, making people feel good about themselves, not letting people down, never saying 'no', avoiding conflict and putting others' needs before their own. Jacqui Marson in her 15 years of clinical experience as a psychologist has coined the phrase 'the curse of lovely' to describe this growing trend. Many people would like to be known as lovely, but for a growing number of people it can feel like a curse. They feel unable to put their own needs before those of everyone else, and feel that changing this is not an option. This highly practical and motivational book will show readers how to break curse of lovely to live a more complete, fulfilling life.
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