From a young age, women are taught to put everyone else first. The result? A society full of ‘Good Girls’, pushing themselves to meet expectations while ignoring their own needs. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
In this whip-smart and empowering book, psychotherapist Marta Martínez Novoa explains that people pleasing is not a personality failing, but a common response to trauma – an instinct to become more appealing to a threat, and a way to feel safe. Taking you on a journey into your past, this book will help you understand why you feel the way you do in the present, and gives you practical tools to build a future where you feel bolder, safer and more confident in everything you do.
If you’re done being a people pleaser and ready to start living for you, this is your toolkit to wake up and finally take charge.
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From a young age, women are taught to put everyone else first. The result? A society full of ‘Good Girls’, pushing themselves to meet expectations while ignoring their own needs. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
In this whip-smart and empowering book, psychotherapist Marta Martínez Novoa explains that people pleasing is not a personality failing, but a common response to trauma – an instinct to become more appealing to a threat, and a way to feel safe. Taking you on a journey into your past, this book will help you understand why you feel the way you do in the present, and gives you practical tools to build a future where you feel bolder, safer and more confident in everything you do.
If you’re done being a people pleaser and ready to start living for you, this is your toolkit to wake up and finally take charge.
Imprint | Vermilion |
Release date | May 2026 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 5 - 10 working days |
Authors | Marta Martinez Novoa |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 384 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-78504-615-5 |
Barcode | 9781785046155 |
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LSN | 1-78504-615-2 |
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