What is people-pleasing? Ask a people-pleaser.
Is it possible to undo the chains of people-pleasing? It IS. I am proof–imperfect and often relapsing–but committed and successful all the same.
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It’s been two months since Growth came out and I am blown away by the response. The most frequent comment I’ve seen about my book is “page-turner.”
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Friends have been contacting me to say my preordered book has already arrived, so I guess I’ve been a published author for a few days now. But tomorrow, it becomes official!
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I’ve never been a type A personality, I’m seldom competitive, and I savor my quiet life. But I feel like an adrenaline junkie during these final pre-book-launch months. Actually, we’re down to weeks now–less than 5. Gaaah!
Continue ReadingFebruary 2023 Newsletter
Newsweek.com published my essay about Dry January!
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I have my Advance Reader Copies, and you can watch my box-opening video!
Continue ReadingDecember 2022 Newsletter
The publisher doesn’t want me to share the final book cover design just yet, but since you are a dedicated subscriber, the moment I know that Amazon will post my book, I’ll give you a heads-up and send YOU a sneak peek of the cover!
Continue ReadingWhat fear can teach us.
As a certified chicken, this was big. I hate heights, hate going fast, and hate anything that puts me at risk of personal injury.
Continue ReadingIs it okay to tell a friend to shut up?
In the past, I’d have put my friend’s needs above my own–classic pleasing.
Continue ReadingCan shame make you sick?
I made it all about her–the babysitter.–about protecting her feelings rather than protecting my child.
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