Personal Development

Stop People Pleasing in 7 Days

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Prioritize your needs and do what makes you feel good

By The Blinkist Curators

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Personal Development

Do you find yourself overwhelmed and stuck in situations you would never placed yourself in, all because you tried to be nice to someone? Are you constantly worried about offending someone at work so you go out of your way to be extra helpful? Chances are that you're a people pleaser. While that may not be a terrible thing, it might be stopping you from doing the things you want to and pursuing your goals. In this collection, you'll learn to voice your assertive "no", rebuild and strengthen your self-esteem, and be inspired by the true story of a former people pleaser.

Stop People Pleasing in 7 Days

Prioritize your needs and do what makes you feel good

The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem

The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem

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The Definitive Work on Self-Esteem by the Leading Pioneer in the Field

Radical Compassion

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Tools to Be Kinder to Yourself: Mel Robbins

Tools to Be Kinder to Yourself: Mel Robbins

You may have heard the saying, “if you spoke to your friends the way you speak to yourself, how many friends would you have?” But kindness doesn’t have to be something we reserve for our loved ones… we can all learn to be kinder to ourselves. In this episode, lawyer, motivational speaker and author Mel Robbins teaches us two simple techniques that will help us all to build better relationships with ourselves.

The Power of a Positive No

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How to Say No and Still Get to Yes

Toxic People and How to Deal With Them

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Why You Shouldn't Act Nice When You're Mad

Why You Shouldn't Act Nice When You're Mad

A lot of us, when we feel pissed-off, will do our level best to hide the anger we feel. We put on a show of niceness and pretend we’re okay with whatever the situation is. While avoiding conflict may feel like the easiest option in the short-term, in the long-run we do ourselves serious damage. This episode reminds us of the true cost of feeling mad but acting like we're not.

Untamed

Stop Pleasing, Start Living

Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People

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Can We Talk?

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Seven Principles for Managing Difficult Conversations at Work

Set Boundaries, Find Peace

Set Boundaries, Find Peace

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A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself

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