You Don't Owe Anyone
Free Yourself from the Weight of Expectations
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You Don't Owe Anyone invites perfectionists, workaholics, people pleasers, and strivers to make surprising choices that free us from the weight of expectations. Caroline Garnet McGraw's personal stories serve as a compassionate witness and a wake-up call, inspiring us to move our life in new, positive directions. She shows us what it looks like to refuse to overfunction in the old ways, empowering us to move past perfectionism and heal our hearts. Book jacket.
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I think this book will help a lot of people. If you are feeling burned out or have no idea of who you are or what you want, READ THIS BOOK.
I have been on a journey for several years trying to peel back the layers of obligations and false personas I've taken on. I've read several of the books cited in this work. As such, I didn't find a lot of the information in this book to be new, but it helped me believe that I'm on the right track. The exercises she provides are powerful.
I wish she would have addressed more of the challenges that arise when you start to drop the idea of owing others. There were many times I would read something and think, “okay, but what about...?” Some concrete ideas for dealing with difficult situations would be helpful.
If you have never before considered the possibility that you can live a life that's truly your own, READ THIS BOOK. You will be very glad you did.