The book of no
Subtitle: 365 ways to say it, mean it, and stop people-pleasing forever
By: Susan Newman, PhD with Cristina Schreil
Contributors: Schreil, Cristina, author
Edition: Second edition.
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9781683366904; 9781683366911
Subjects: Interpersonal communication; Interpersonal relations; Assertiveness (Psychology); Social desirability
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction.; title: Quiz: how much of a people-pleaser are you? ;; title: The disease to please: why you say yes ;; title: No: a learned skill ;; title: Changing your thinking ;; title: Setting boundries ;; title: Putting No to work for you -- -- 1.; title: Stepping into no: the basics.; title: Your go-to responses ;; title: Buying time ;; title: When no is crystal clear -- -- 2.; title: With friends.; title: Quiz: are your friendships balanced and beneficial? ;; title: Who's a friend? ;; title: Friendship fatigue ;; title: You're invited ;; title: Out and about: social graces ;; title: In the neighborhood -- -- 3.; title: All in the family.; title: Quiz: are you the yes-person in your family? ;; title: Parent and In-law traps ;; title: Sibling strife ;; title: Those other relatives! ;; title: No, darling -- -- 4.; title: With children - park your guilt.; title: Quiz: how much of a yes-parent are you? ;; title: Why parents say yes ;; title: The benefits of no-parenting ;; title: Training ground: the early years ;; title: Elementary rules: using no with school-aged children ;; title: Patient parenting: the teen years ;; title: Parenting is forever: adult children -- -- 5.; title: At work.; title: Quiz: are you the office yes-man (or woman)? ;; title: High performance versus overload ;; title: Standing up for yourself ;; title: When you're the boss ;; title: Mixing business with pleasure ;; title: Sticky situations -- -- 6.; title: Really difficut people.; title: Quiz: how susceptible are you to forceful people? ;; title: Selling you a bill of goods ;; title: Getting things done - your way ;; title: Out-of-the blue challenges -- -- 7; title: Your new mind-set.; title: Finding the courage ;; title: Saying yes to the no word ;; title: The no credo ;; title: Bowing out: your new mind set.