50 Books like The People Pleaser's Guide to Loving Others without Losing Yourself

When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable

by Karen Ehman • 2021

Fear of rejection has hijacked your yes. The faith-based way back to a clean, honest no.

3.94

713

🙇 People Pleasing 😰 Fear Of Rejection 🧱 Boundary Setting 🗣️ Honest Communication 📵 Digital Boundaries

When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable Summary

When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable 97%

Fear of rejection has hijacked your yes. The faith-based way back to a clean, honest no.

by Karen Ehman 2021

3.94

713 ratings

🙇 People Pleasing 😰 Fear Of Rejection 🧱 Boundary Setting 🗣️ Honest Communication 📵 Digital Boundaries

When Pleasing Others Is Hurting You

by David Hawkins • 2004

How to stop pleasing everyone and start honoring God. The Christian case for boundaries.

4.07

136

🎭 People Pleasing ✝️ Christian Self-Help 🧶 Codependency Recovery 🧱 Boundary Setting 🦋 Authentic Self

When Pleasing Others Is Hurting You Summary

When Pleasing Others Is Hurting You 96%

How to stop pleasing everyone and start honoring God. The Christian case for boundaries.

by David Hawkins 2004

4.07

136 ratings

🎭 People Pleasing ✝️ Christian Self-Help 🧶 Codependency Recovery 🧱 Boundary Setting 🦋 Authentic Self

Boundaries

by Henry Cloud • 1992

Say no without guilt, stop absorbing what isn't yours, and hold the line when pushback comes.

4.21

88k+

🧱 Boundary Setting ✝️ Christian Psychology 🚫 Saying No 🧭 Personal Responsibility 🔗 Codependency Recovery

Boundaries 96%

Say no without guilt, stop absorbing what isn't yours, and hold the line when pushback comes.

by Henry Cloud 1992

4.21

88k+ ratings

🧱 Boundary Setting ✝️ Christian Psychology 🚫 Saying No 🧭 Personal Responsibility 🔗 Codependency Recovery

Approval Addiction

by Joyce Meyer • 2002

Your worth, anchored in who God says you are, not in anyone's approval: the end of people-pleasing.

4.37

4k+

🙅‍♀️ People-Pleasing Recovery 🚧 Boundary Setting ✝️ Christian Identity 🕊️ Forgiveness And Grace 😔 Shame Resilience

Approval Addiction 96%

Your worth, anchored in who God says you are, not in anyone's approval: the end of people-pleasing.

by Joyce Meyer 2002

4.37

4k+ ratings

🙅‍♀️ People-Pleasing Recovery 🚧 Boundary Setting ✝️ Christian Identity 🕊️ Forgiveness And Grace 😔 Shame Resilience

Too Nice for Your Own Good

by Duke Robinson • 1997

Nice people finish drained, resentful, and overlooked. Specific skills that break the pattern.

3.46

2k+

🎭 People Pleasing 🚧 Interpersonal Boundaries 🗣️ Assertiveness Training 💬 Emotional Honesty 😤 Anger Management

Too Nice for Your Own Good 96%

Nice people finish drained, resentful, and overlooked. Specific skills that break the pattern.

by Duke Robinson 1997

3.46

2k+ ratings

🎭 People Pleasing 🚧 Interpersonal Boundaries 🗣️ Assertiveness Training 💬 Emotional Honesty 😤 Anger Management

Never Go Back

by Henry Cloud • 2014

Your failed patterns aren't a willpower problem. They're a going-it-alone problem.

4.26

1k+

🛐 Christian Self-Help 🔁 Breaking Cycles 🤝 Accountability 🚧 Boundaries 🤍 Authenticity

Never Go Back 96%

Your failed patterns aren't a willpower problem. They're a going-it-alone problem.

by Henry Cloud 2014

4.26

1k+ ratings

🛐 Christian Self-Help 🔁 Breaking Cycles 🤝 Accountability 🚧 Boundaries 🤍 Authenticity

Boundaries

by Henry Cloud • 1995

Say no without losing connection: a biblical path from guilt to freedom.

4.32

1k+

🚧 Boundary Setting 🙇 People Pleasing 🔗 Codependency Recovery ✝️ Christian Boundaries 🏡 Family Of Origin

Boundaries 96%

Say no without losing connection: a biblical path from guilt to freedom.

by Henry Cloud 1995

4.32

1k+ ratings

🚧 Boundary Setting 🙇 People Pleasing 🔗 Codependency Recovery ✝️ Christian Boundaries 🏡 Family Of Origin

Stop People Pleasing

by Patrick King • 2018

You've trained people to expect your yes. Here is the retraining program, starting with two words.

3.84

1k+

🙇 People Pleasing 🗣️ Assertiveness Training 🧱 Boundary Setting 😰 Fear Of Rejection 💪 Self Worth

Stop People Pleasing 96%

You've trained people to expect your yes. Here is the retraining program, starting with two words.

by Patrick King 2018

3.84

1k+ ratings

🙇 People Pleasing 🗣️ Assertiveness Training 🧱 Boundary Setting 😰 Fear Of Rejection 💪 Self Worth

The Sugar Jar

by Yasmine Cheyenne • 2022

A jar, some sugar, a lid: the visual boundary practice that stops people-pleasing before it starts.

3.96

801

🚧 Boundary Work 🍯 Energy Protection 🙇 People Pleasing 💖 Self-Acceptance 🧠 Emotional Awareness

The Sugar Jar 96%

A jar, some sugar, a lid: the visual boundary practice that stops people-pleasing before it starts.

by Yasmine Cheyenne 2022

3.96

801 ratings

🚧 Boundary Work 🍯 Energy Protection 🙇 People Pleasing 💖 Self-Acceptance 🧠 Emotional Awareness

How to Deal with Toxic People

by Gregory L. Jantz • 2021

Toxic people will not change just because you forgive them. Pairing grace with backbone.

3.76

218

🧪 Toxic Relationships 🧱 Boundary Setting 🎭 People-Pleasing 🗣️ Conflict Communication ✝️ Christian Counseling

How to Deal with Toxic People 96%

Toxic people will not change just because you forgive them. Pairing grace with backbone.

by Gregory L. Jantz 2021

3.76

218 ratings

🧪 Toxic Relationships 🧱 Boundary Setting 🎭 People-Pleasing 🗣️ Conflict Communication ✝️ Christian Counseling

The Disease to Please

by Harriet B. Braiker • 2000

Why needing everyone's approval works like an addiction, and the protocol for breaking free.

3.89

2k+

🎭 People-Pleasing 💉 Approval Addiction 🧱 Boundary Setting 🧠 Cognitive Behavioral 🗣️ Assertiveness Training

The Disease to Please 96%

Why needing everyone's approval works like an addiction, and the protocol for breaking free.

by Harriet B. Braiker 2000

3.89

2k+ ratings

🎭 People-Pleasing 💉 Approval Addiction 🧱 Boundary Setting 🧠 Cognitive Behavioral 🗣️ Assertiveness Training

The Joy of Being Selfish

by Michelle Elman • 2021

What if putting yourself first was the most generous move? Boundaries without the guilt spiral.

4.18

2k+

🚧 Boundary Setting 🎭 People Pleasing 🗣️ Assertiveness Training 🧘 Self-Care Practices 💭 Emotional Processing

The Joy of Being Selfish 95%

What if putting yourself first was the most generous move? Boundaries without the guilt spiral.

by Michelle Elman 2021

4.18

2k+ ratings

🚧 Boundary Setting 🎭 People Pleasing 🗣️ Assertiveness Training 🧘 Self-Care Practices 💭 Emotional Processing

Needy

by Mara Glatzel • 2023

Your needs aren't too much. Trust your compass, set boundaries, and stop performing for approval.

4.28

194

❤️ Self-Compassion 🧠 Emotional Needs 🚧 Boundary Setting 🔐 Self-Trust 🌱 Authentic Living

Needy 95%

Your needs aren't too much. Trust your compass, set boundaries, and stop performing for approval.

by Mara Glatzel 2023

4.28

194 ratings

❤️ Self-Compassion 🧠 Emotional Needs 🚧 Boundary Setting 🔐 Self-Trust 🌱 Authentic Living

Authentically, Uniquely You

by Joyce Meyer • 2021

The people-pleasing trap and how to escape it: a faith-based plan for unshakable confidence.

4.38

1k+

🙇 People Pleasing ✝️ Identity In Christ 🚫 Overcoming Rejection 🛡️ Boundary Setting ⚖️ Comparison Trap

Authentically, Uniquely You 95%

The people-pleasing trap and how to escape it: a faith-based plan for unshakable confidence.

by Joyce Meyer 2021

4.38

1k+ ratings

🙇 People Pleasing ✝️ Identity In Christ 🚫 Overcoming Rejection 🛡️ Boundary Setting ⚖️ Comparison Trap

I Love Me More

by Jenna Banks • 2022

A skill, not a feeling: how daily self-love rebuilds your boundaries, career, and finances.

3.78

446

❤️ Self-Love 🚧 Boundary Setting 🛡️ Emotional Resilience 🧠 Inner Critic 🎭 People Pleasing

I Love Me More 95%

A skill, not a feeling: how daily self-love rebuilds your boundaries, career, and finances.

by Jenna Banks 2022

3.78

446 ratings

❤️ Self-Love 🚧 Boundary Setting 🛡️ Emotional Resilience 🧠 Inner Critic 🎭 People Pleasing

15 Things You Should Give Up to Be Happy

by Luminita D. Saviuc • 2016

Fear, blame, and the need to be right: 15 habits to release for good.

3.78

680

🍂 Letting Go 🙏 Gratitude Practice 💗 Self-Compassion 🌿 Authentic Living 🌱 Spiritual Growth

15 Things You Should Give Up to Be Happy Summary

15 Things You Should Give Up to Be Happy 95%

Fear, blame, and the need to be right: 15 habits to release for good.

by Luminita D. Saviuc 2016

3.78

680 ratings

🍂 Letting Go 🙏 Gratitude Practice 💗 Self-Compassion 🌿 Authentic Living 🌱 Spiritual Growth

How to Stop Breaking Your Own Heart

by Meggan Roxanne • 2024

Your worst relationship is with yourself. The way out: stop treating your own needs as negotiable.

3.68

2k+

🙇 People Pleasing 🚧 Boundary Setting 💔 Self Sabotage 💖 Self Compassion ✨ Authentic Living

How to Stop Breaking Your Own Heart Summary

How to Stop Breaking Your Own Heart 95%

Your worst relationship is with yourself. The way out: stop treating your own needs as negotiable.

by Meggan Roxanne 2024

3.68

2k+ ratings

🙇 People Pleasing 🚧 Boundary Setting 💔 Self Sabotage 💖 Self Compassion ✨ Authentic Living

Make Change That Lasts (B&W Illustrations)

by Rangan Chatterjee • 2024

The habits you cannot break are not the real problem. Nine ways to find what is.

4.06

2k+

🧘 Inner Work 🔄 Behavior Change 🎭 People Pleasing 🚧 Setting Boundaries 🕊️ Forgiveness Practice

Make Change That Lasts (B&W Illustrations) Summary

Make Change That Lasts (B&W Illustrations) 95%

The habits you cannot break are not the real problem. Nine ways to find what is.

by Rangan Chatterjee 2024

4.06

2k+ ratings

🧘 Inner Work 🔄 Behavior Change 🎭 People Pleasing 🚧 Setting Boundaries 🕊️ Forgiveness Practice

You Do You

by Sarah Knight • 2017

The permission slip for saying no, skipping the party, and finally putting yourself first.

3.62

8k+

🫂 Self-Acceptance 🙃 Anti-Self-Help 🚧 Boundary Setting 🛁 Self-Care 🦄 Nonconformity

You Do You 95%

The permission slip for saying no, skipping the party, and finally putting yourself first.

by Sarah Knight 2017

3.62

8k+ ratings

🫂 Self-Acceptance 🙃 Anti-Self-Help 🚧 Boundary Setting 🛁 Self-Care 🦄 Nonconformity

Setting Boundaries That Stick

by Juliane Taylor Shore • 2023

Boundaries fail when you feel unsafe. Rewire your brain's threat response, and the words stick.

4.32

260

🧱 Boundary Setting 🧠 Interpersonal Neurobiology 💗 Self-Compassion 🧘 Emotional Regulation 🤲 Somatic Practices

Setting Boundaries That Stick 95%

Boundaries fail when you feel unsafe. Rewire your brain's threat response, and the words stick.

by Juliane Taylor Shore 2023

4.32

260 ratings

🧱 Boundary Setting 🧠 Interpersonal Neurobiology 💗 Self-Compassion 🧘 Emotional Regulation 🤲 Somatic Practices

Be Awesome, Live Awesome

by Him-eesh Madaan • 2014

Self-help without the sermons: one book, seven life areas, zero fluff.

4.06

🎯 Goal Setting ✨ Positive Mindset 💖 Self Love 🧘 Emotional Regulation 👂 Active Listening

Be Awesome, Live Awesome 95%

Self-help without the sermons: one book, seven life areas, zero fluff.

by Him-eesh Madaan 2014

4.06

67 ratings

🎯 Goal Setting ✨ Positive Mindset 💖 Self Love 🧘 Emotional Regulation 👂 Active Listening

Set Boundaries, Find Peace

by Nedra Glover Tawwab • 2021

Boundaries take words and action. The guilt never leaves, so learn to do it anyway.

4.24

38k+

🧱 Boundary Setting 🗣️ Assertiveness Training 🙇 People Pleasing 🔗 Codependency Recovery 🩹 Trauma Recovery

Set Boundaries, Find Peace 95%

Boundaries take words and action. The guilt never leaves, so learn to do it anyway.

by Nedra Glover Tawwab 2021

4.24

38k+ ratings

🧱 Boundary Setting 🗣️ Assertiveness Training 🙇 People Pleasing 🔗 Codependency Recovery 🩹 Trauma Recovery

The Power of No

by James Altucher • 2011

Saying no is the master key to reclaiming your time, health, and creative freedom.

3.49

2k+

🚧 Boundary Setting 🙋 People Pleasing 🗣️ Assertiveness Training ✨ Abundance Mindset 🏛️ Modern Stoicism

The Power of No 95%

Saying no is the master key to reclaiming your time, health, and creative freedom.

by James Altucher 2011

3.49

2k+ ratings

🚧 Boundary Setting 🙋 People Pleasing 🗣️ Assertiveness Training ✨ Abundance Mindset 🏛️ Modern Stoicism

Reset

by Debra Fileta • 2023

A counselor maps the circuit linking your thoughts, feelings, and actions, and where change sticks.

4.38

419

✝️ Christian Self-Help 🧠 Cognitive Therapy 🔄 Thought Habits 🌊 Emotional Regulation 🧱 Boundary Setting

Reset 95%

A counselor maps the circuit linking your thoughts, feelings, and actions, and where change sticks.

by Debra Fileta 2023

4.38

419 ratings

✝️ Christian Self-Help 🧠 Cognitive Therapy 🔄 Thought Habits 🌊 Emotional Regulation 🧱 Boundary Setting

Focus on the Good Stuff

by Mike Robbins • 2005

A five-step technique to dissolve your inner critic and make appreciation your default.

3.74

317

🙏 Gratitude Practice 🧠 Inner Critic ❤️ Self-Acceptance ✨ Law Of Attraction 🔬 Positive Psychology

Focus on the Good Stuff 95%

A five-step technique to dissolve your inner critic and make appreciation your default.

by Mike Robbins 2005

3.74

317 ratings

🙏 Gratitude Practice 🧠 Inner Critic ❤️ Self-Acceptance ✨ Law Of Attraction 🔬 Positive Psychology

The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People

by Marcus Warner • 2023

Your brain's default is fear. Four 15-minute habits can change the operating system to joy.

3.89

166

💪 Emotional Resilience ✝️ Christian Psychology ⚖️ Emotional Regulation 🌻 Joy Cultivation 🧹 Toxic Thought Patterns

The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People Summary

The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People 95%

Your brain's default is fear. Four 15-minute habits can change the operating system to joy.

by Marcus Warner 2023

3.89

166 ratings

💪 Emotional Resilience ✝️ Christian Psychology ⚖️ Emotional Regulation 🌻 Joy Cultivation 🧹 Toxic Thought Patterns

Safe People

by Henry Cloud • 1995

Bad relationships aren't bad luck. Why you keep choosing unsafe people, and how to stop.

4.22

6k+

🧭 Relational Discernment ⛪ Christian Relationships 🚧 Boundary Setting 💚 Emotional Healing 🔄 Relational Patterns

Safe People 95%

Bad relationships aren't bad luck. Why you keep choosing unsafe people, and how to stop.

by Henry Cloud 1995

4.22

6k+ ratings

🧭 Relational Discernment ⛪ Christian Relationships 🚧 Boundary Setting 💚 Emotional Healing 🔄 Relational Patterns

13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do

by Amy Morin • 2018

Self-pity, people pleasing, dwelling on the past: why these habits backfire and what to do instead.

3.92

4k+

💪 Women's Empowerment 🧠 Mental Toughness 🛡️ Resilience Building 🙅‍♀️ People Pleasing 🚧 Boundary Setting

13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do Summary

13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do 95%

Self-pity, people pleasing, dwelling on the past: why these habits backfire and what to do instead.

by Amy Morin 2018

3.92

4k+ ratings

💪 Women's Empowerment 🧠 Mental Toughness 🛡️ Resilience Building 🙅‍♀️ People Pleasing 🚧 Boundary Setting

Brave Enough to Be Broken

by Toni Collier • 2022

You can't heal what you refuse to face. A Christian guide through pain, prayer, community, and hope.

4.27

354

🕊️ Emotional Healing 🚧 Boundaries ✍️ Gratitude Practice ⚔️ Spiritual Warfare 🛋️ Christian Counseling

Brave Enough to Be Broken 95%

You can't heal what you refuse to face. A Christian guide through pain, prayer, community, and hope.

by Toni Collier 2022

4.27

354 ratings

🕊️ Emotional Healing 🚧 Boundaries ✍️ Gratitude Practice ⚔️ Spiritual Warfare 🛋️ Christian Counseling

The Book of Boundaries

by Melissa Urban • 2022

Scripts for the hard talks: drawing boundaries with others, and the rules you need for yourself.

4.13

7k+

🛡️ Healthy Boundaries 💪 Assertiveness Training 🙅 People Pleasing Recovery 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Boundaries 🗣️ Communication Skills

The Book of Boundaries 95%

Scripts for the hard talks: drawing boundaries with others, and the rules you need for yourself.

by Melissa Urban 2022

4.13

7k+ ratings

🛡️ Healthy Boundaries 💪 Assertiveness Training 🙅 People Pleasing Recovery 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Boundaries 🗣️ Communication Skills

Emotional Intelligence Pocketbook

by Gill Hasson • 2017

How to read what bodies say, hear what voices hide, and finally trust your gut.

3.74

181

🧠 Emotional Intelligence 🔍 Self Awareness 🌊 Managing Emotions 👂 Active Listening 🚧 Setting Boundaries

Emotional Intelligence Pocketbook Summary

Emotional Intelligence Pocketbook 95%

How to read what bodies say, hear what voices hide, and finally trust your gut.

by Gill Hasson 2017

3.74

181 ratings

🧠 Emotional Intelligence 🔍 Self Awareness 🌊 Managing Emotions 👂 Active Listening 🚧 Setting Boundaries

Dealing with the CrazyMakers in Your Life

by David Hawkins • 2007

Five toxic personalities that distort your reality, and the boundary system for reclaiming it.

4.08

227

💔 Toxic Relationships 🚧 Boundary Setting 🎭 Emotional Manipulation 🧠 Cognitive Distortions ⛓ Codependency

Dealing with the CrazyMakers in Your Life Summary

Dealing with the CrazyMakers in Your Life 95%

Five toxic personalities that distort your reality, and the boundary system for reclaiming it.

by David Hawkins 2007

4.08

227 ratings

💔 Toxic Relationships 🚧 Boundary Setting 🎭 Emotional Manipulation 🧠 Cognitive Distortions ⛓ Codependency

Cómo mandar a la mierda de forma educada

by Alba Cardalda • 2023

Stop being a yes person. A psychologist's step-by-step system for boundaries that actually hold.

3.88

3k+

🧱 Boundary Setting 🗣️ Assertiveness Training 🎭 People Pleasing ⚠️ Toxic Relationships 😔 Guilt And Shame

Cómo mandar a la mierda de forma educada Summary

Cómo mandar a la mierda de forma educada 95%

Stop being a yes person. A psychologist's step-by-step system for boundaries that actually hold.

by Alba Cardalda 2023

3.88

3k+ ratings

🧱 Boundary Setting 🗣️ Assertiveness Training 🎭 People Pleasing ⚠️ Toxic Relationships 😔 Guilt And Shame

Brave

by Margie Warrell • 2015

Bravery is a practice, not a personality. Fifty small acts to build it into reflex.

4.02

175

🦁 Facing Fear 🌱 Resilience Building 🗣️ Difficult Conversations 🧠 Growth Mindset 🌟 Positive Psychology

Brave 95%

Bravery is a practice, not a personality. Fifty small acts to build it into reflex.

by Margie Warrell 2015

4.02

175 ratings

🦁 Facing Fear 🌱 Resilience Building 🗣️ Difficult Conversations 🧠 Growth Mindset 🌟 Positive Psychology

Morning Sunshine!

by Robin Meade • 2009

Stop performing confidence and start building it: the daily mental habits that rewire self-doubt.

3.71

290

🧱 Confidence Building 🫂 Self-Acceptance 🔍 Self-Awareness 🧠 Cognitive Reframing ⚡ Fear Confrontation

Morning Sunshine! 95%

Stop performing confidence and start building it: the daily mental habits that rewire self-doubt.

by Robin Meade 2009

3.71

290 ratings

🧱 Confidence Building 🫂 Self-Acceptance 🔍 Self-Awareness 🧠 Cognitive Reframing ⚡ Fear Confrontation

The Happy Me Project

by Holly Matthews • 2022

Train your brain for joy, own your weirdness, and become your own savior. No fluff included.

3.85

136

📘 Practical Psychology 🔗 Limiting Beliefs 🔄 Cognitive Reframing 🗣️ Inner Critic 🚧 Boundary Setting

The Happy Me Project 95%

Train your brain for joy, own your weirdness, and become your own savior. No fluff included.

by Holly Matthews 2022

3.85

136 ratings

📘 Practical Psychology 🔗 Limiting Beliefs 🔄 Cognitive Reframing 🗣️ Inner Critic 🚧 Boundary Setting

The Art of Everyday Assertiveness

by Patrick King • 2018

Counter-moves for emotional blackmail, guilt, and the daily drills that make saying no feel natural.

3.94

540

🗣️ Assertiveness Training 🚧 Boundary Setting 🙅 Saying No 🎭 Emotional Manipulation 😊 People Pleasing

The Art of Everyday Assertiveness Summary

The Art of Everyday Assertiveness 95%

Counter-moves for emotional blackmail, guilt, and the daily drills that make saying no feel natural.

by Patrick King 2018

3.94

540 ratings

🗣️ Assertiveness Training 🚧 Boundary Setting 🙅 Saying No 🎭 Emotional Manipulation 😊 People Pleasing

Love Yourself First!

by Marc Reklau • 2018

Low self-esteem runs on blame, comparison, and self-criticism. A thirty-day reset for all three.

4.26

2k+

🪞 Self-Esteem Building 💗 Self-Compassion 🙏 Gratitude Practice 🚧 Boundary Setting 🧠 Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

Love Yourself First! 95%

Low self-esteem runs on blame, comparison, and self-criticism. A thirty-day reset for all three.

by Marc Reklau 2018

4.26

2k+ ratings

🪞 Self-Esteem Building 💗 Self-Compassion 🙏 Gratitude Practice 🚧 Boundary Setting 🧠 Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

Kiss That Frog!

by Brian Tracy • 2012

Your most avoided problem contains a hidden breakthrough. A method for finding it, in twelve moves.

3.83

2k+

⛰️ Reframing Adversity 🗣️ Self-Talk Reprogramming 🧭 Personal Accountability 🕊️ Forgiveness Practice 👀 Visualization Techniques

Kiss That Frog! 95%

Your most avoided problem contains a hidden breakthrough. A method for finding it, in twelve moves.

by Brian Tracy 2012

3.83

2k+ ratings

⛰️ Reframing Adversity 🗣️ Self-Talk Reprogramming 🧭 Personal Accountability 🕊️ Forgiveness Practice 👀 Visualization Techniques

The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People

by David Niven • 2000

What researchers know about happiness, boiled down to 100 things you can do today.

3.60

2k+

🧪 Happiness Research 😊 Positive Psychology 🔗 Relationship Science 🙏 Gratitude Practice 🫂 Self-Acceptance

The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People Summary

The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People 95%

What researchers know about happiness, boiled down to 100 things you can do today.

by David Niven 2000

3.60

2k+ ratings

🧪 Happiness Research 😊 Positive Psychology 🔗 Relationship Science 🙏 Gratitude Practice 🫂 Self-Acceptance

Unconditional Love

by Jocelyn Moorhouse • 2019

Love without strings: the practices that build connection strong enough to survive disappointment.

4.20

🪞 Self-Love Practices 🤲 Compassion Practice 🕊️ Forgiveness Practice 🧘 Mindful Relationships 👨‍👩‍👧 Conscious Parenting

Unconditional Love 95%

Love without strings: the practices that build connection strong enough to survive disappointment.

by Jocelyn Moorhouse 2019

4.20

5 ratings

🪞 Self-Love Practices 🤲 Compassion Practice 🕊️ Forgiveness Practice 🧘 Mindful Relationships 👨‍👩‍👧 Conscious Parenting

Love Yourself First

by Krystle Laughter • 2020

Self-love isn't selfish: it's the standard that determines how everyone else treats you.

4.39

368

💔 Toxic Relationships ✝️ Christian Self-Help 🚧 Boundary Setting 💎 Self-Worth 🩹 Healing From Trauma

Love Yourself First 95%

Self-love isn't selfish: it's the standard that determines how everyone else treats you.

by Krystle Laughter 2020

4.39

368 ratings

💔 Toxic Relationships ✝️ Christian Self-Help 🚧 Boundary Setting 💎 Self-Worth 🩹 Healing From Trauma

The Empowered Empath

by Judy Dyer • 2019

Sensitive, not weak: an empath’s guide to boundaries, energy protection, and emotional control.

3.93

583

🧠 Highly Sensitive People 🛡️ Empath Survival 🚧 Boundary Setting 🎢 Emotional Management 🌳 Energy Protection

The Empowered Empath 95%

Sensitive, not weak: an empath’s guide to boundaries, energy protection, and emotional control.

by Judy Dyer 2019

3.93

583 ratings

🧠 Highly Sensitive People 🛡️ Empath Survival 🚧 Boundary Setting 🎢 Emotional Management 🌳 Energy Protection

The Law of the Garbage Truck

by David J. Pollay • 2010

How to sidestep other people's negativity without ever passing your own along.

3.73

862

🧱 Emotional Boundaries 🛡️ Emotional Resilience 🏛️ Modern Stoicism 🌻 Positive Psychology 🤝 Forgiveness Practice

The Law of the Garbage Truck 95%

How to sidestep other people's negativity without ever passing your own along.

by David J. Pollay 2010

3.73

862 ratings

🧱 Emotional Boundaries 🛡️ Emotional Resilience 🏛️ Modern Stoicism 🌻 Positive Psychology 🤝 Forgiveness Practice

Let Go Now

by Karen Casey • 2010

The illusion of control is exhausting you. Detachment, done right, is how you get your life back.

4.16

600

🪢 Codependency Recovery 🚧 Relationship Boundaries 🍃 Letting Go 🪜 12-Step Principles ☮️ Inner Peace

Let Go Now 95%

The illusion of control is exhausting you. Detachment, done right, is how you get your life back.

by Karen Casey 2010

4.16

600 ratings

🪢 Codependency Recovery 🚧 Relationship Boundaries 🍃 Letting Go 🪜 12-Step Principles ☮️ Inner Peace

Everything Isn't Terrible

by Kathleen Smith • 2019

Your anxiety isn't a defect. It's a pattern you can observe, interrupt, and outgrow.

4.06

2k+

🧘 Anxiety Management 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Systems 🎛️ Emotional Regulation 🪞 Internal Validation 🚧 Emotional Boundaries

Everything Isn't Terrible 95%

Your anxiety isn't a defect. It's a pattern you can observe, interrupt, and outgrow.

by Kathleen Smith 2019

4.06

2k+ ratings

🧘 Anxiety Management 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Systems 🎛️ Emotional Regulation 🪞 Internal Validation 🚧 Emotional Boundaries

Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Esteem

by Marie Hartwell-Walker EdD • 2015

Stop chasing the feeling; start earning it. A values-driven plan for real self-esteem.

3.89

💪 Self-Esteem 🧭 Values-Based Living 🌟 Character Strengths 😊 Positive Psychology 🧘 Mindfulness

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Unlocking the Secrets of Self-Esteem 95%

Stop chasing the feeling; start earning it. A values-driven plan for real self-esteem.

by Marie Hartwell-Walker EdD 2015

3.89

19 ratings

💪 Self-Esteem 🧭 Values-Based Living 🌟 Character Strengths 😊 Positive Psychology 🧘 Mindfulness

It's On Me

by Sara Kuburic • 2023

Feeling lost is not a discovery problem: it is a creation problem solved by radical responsibility.

4.06

2k+

🧠 Existential Therapy 🪞 Self-Concept 💡 Meaning Making 💗 Emotional Awareness 🧘 Body Awareness

It's On Me 95%

Feeling lost is not a discovery problem: it is a creation problem solved by radical responsibility.

by Sara Kuburic 2023

4.06

2k+ ratings

🧠 Existential Therapy 🪞 Self-Concept 💡 Meaning Making 💗 Emotional Awareness 🧘 Body Awareness

Take Your Life Back

by Stephen F. Arterburn • 2016

When your past runs your present, recovery begins with learning to respond rather than react.

3.91

222

✝️ Christian Recovery 🧒 Childhood Trauma Recovery 😔 Toxic Shame 🔗 Attachment Styles 🧱 Boundary Setting

Take Your Life Back 95%

When your past runs your present, recovery begins with learning to respond rather than react.

by Stephen F. Arterburn 2016

3.91

222 ratings

✝️ Christian Recovery 🧒 Childhood Trauma Recovery 😔 Toxic Shame 🔗 Attachment Styles 🧱 Boundary Setting

What You Think of Me Is None of My Business

by Terry Cole‐Whittaker • 1979

What if other people's opinions stopped running your life? The inner switch that makes it possible.

3.92

533

🕊️ Spiritual Self-Help 🌟 New Thought 👀 Approval Addiction 💰 Abundance Mindset 🎯 Self-Responsibility

What You Think of Me Is None of My Business Summary

What You Think of Me Is None of My Business 95%

What if other people's opinions stopped running your life? The inner switch that makes it possible.

by Terry Cole‐Whittaker 1979

3.92

533 ratings

🕊️ Spiritual Self-Help 🌟 New Thought 👀 Approval Addiction 💰 Abundance Mindset 🎯 Self-Responsibility

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