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  • The Joy of Being Selfish

  • Why You Need Boundaries and How to Set Them
  • By: Michelle Elman
  • Narrated by: Michelle Elman
  • Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)

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Publisher's Summary

Do you frequently say 'yes' to people and events to keep those around you happy?

Do you often find yourself emotionally exhausted and physically drained?

Do people describe you as a pushover or 'too nice'?

It's time to discover the joy of being selfish and reclaim your life through the art of boundaries!

Life coach and influencer @scarrednotscared Michelle Elman is here to teach you the practical side of self-love. Creating and upholding strong boundaries will teach others how to treat you, rid your life of drama and toxic relationships and allow you to love yourself and others in the best way you can.

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Mind.Blown. 🤯

I didn’t want to read it, thinking I’m already too selfish. Only did cause I’m in a non-fiction book club… 🙄

Well, turns out the book is actually about how not to be selfish.

Bacause, as I’m realising, learning proper communication and boundaries (main subject of the book) is the most loving thing we can do - for ourseves and others.

Highly recommend.

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This book has truly changed my life!

I've never understood why I got taken advantage of by people until listening to this book. It has opened my eyes in many ways, and the tools provided in this book will definitely stick with me for life.
If you identify as a people pleaser, please give this a go and get ready for a change :)
Highly recommended!!

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Brilliant!

One of the best personal growth books I've ever read. Ths book clearly and logically explains boundaries and reassures that they don't make you "selfish" in the negative way we tend think of that term. It has been a game changer for me.

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Super practical and entertaining to boot

I devoured this in a few days - I love Michelle's no nonsense explanations and practical advice. it was actually reassuring to hear that I'm better at boundary setting than I thought! It was also a real treat to hear her narrate her own writing 😊

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I can't listen to this book

Does the reader not understand that consonants at the end of words are there to be pronounced? The lack of Ts and Ds decided it for me, and my first act of selfishness will be to stop listening. My lacerated ears will take no more. Content? Predicable.

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