The Book of No: 365 Ways to Say it and Mean it―and Stop People-Pleasing Forever (Updated Edition)
An updated edition of the bestselling guide!
- Do you have problems saying "No?”
- Do people always turn to you for a favor?
- Wonder how you get roped into things you really don't want to do―with friends or family, at work or even with pushy salespeople?
Refusing someone is rarely easy. Often, it's downright uncomfortable. But constantly saying "yes" causes anxiety, anger, stress, regret, and feelings of powerlessness.
Social psychologist and author Dr. Susan Newman empowers you to break your debilitating yes habit with her simple techniques and insights. This new, enhanced edition is filled with research and timely scenarios that offer more ways to say “no” without feeling guilty or damaging your relationships.
You’ll discover how to:
- Recognize when someone is manipulating you into “yes"
- Be ready with the words you need to refuse
- Avoid being overcommitted, overworked and overwhelmed
- Put an end to feelings of resentment or frustration
- Make quality time for things you want to do
- Establish and keep your boundaries strong
Harness the power of “No” and take back your life.
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Book details
- Author
- Susan Newman
- Imprint
- Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Self-Help › Communication & Social Skills
Self-Help › Self-Management
Self-Help › Personal Growth - Topics
- saying no · setting boundaries · assertiveness · stress and anxiety · communication skills · overcommitment · self-empowerment
- ISBN-13
- 9781683366904 (Paperback)9781683366911 (Hardcover)
About the author
SUSAN NEWMAN, PhD, is a social psychologist and the author of more than 15 books. Her titles include The Book of No: 365 Ways to Say It and Mean It—and Stop People-Pleasing Forever, Under One Roof Again and Parenting an Only Child.
Newman is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Authors Guild, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and served as a lecturer at Rutgers University. She is a regular contributor to Psychology Today and US News & World Report, and her work has appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, and The Washington Post.
Susan lives in the New York Metro area.