When I Say No, I Feel Guilty
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4.6 • 34 Ratings
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Learn how to set boundaries without guilt using this revolutionary guide to saying “no” in everyday situations.
Are you allowing your mother-in-law to impose her will on you? Are you embarrassed by praise or crushed by criticism? Are you having trouble coping with people? In When I Say No, I Feel Guilty, Manuel J. Smith, Ph.D., offers groundbreaking techniques for asserting your rights and navigating challenging situations. Whether dealing with pushy colleagues, overbearing family members, or inner struggles with self-worth, Smith provides practical insights to building healthy boundaries and advocating for yourself. He includes sample dialogues for daily situations, including:
• asking for a raise
• handling kids and in-laws
• receiving criticism and praise
• managing manipulative employers and employees
• returning merchandise
• and more!
Using the proven methods in When I Say No, I Feel Guilty, you can take control of your life with confidence.
Customer Reviews
Great
Great book and insight
Gain you're life back assertively
From start to finish this book not only saved my working relationships but personal ones. Every exercise Dr. Smith's book I have used in real time. Manipulation is all around us, we have the right to be the ultimate judge of ourselves. As a child I suffered through intense anxiety, depression and people pleasing. My personal life was full of manipulation, until I became assertive about my likes and needs. I used to be meek about myself, now I feel confident in my verbal capabilities. Like all of Smith books it does get repetitive, but I loved this book so much, I bought my girlfriend a copy. Please do not step over this hidden gem. It's worth it.
Finally, practical examples!
This book taught me how to be assertive and change my behavior (anxiety, defensiveness, nervousness, etc) when faced with criticism or manipulation. Can't recommend this enough. Helps with salesmen, family members, friends, bosses, etc.
The only thing it lacks in this modern age is a little more depth of media. How great would it be to see the assertive dialogues acted out for better instruction!?
Must-read.