Anxious to Please: 7 Revolutionary Practices for the Chronically Nice - Softcover

English, Craig; Rapson, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1402206526 ISBN 13: 9781402206528

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc, 2006

Synopsis

Seven powerful practices designed to bring about resilient self-esteem, a happier and calmer emotional life, a reality-based optimism for the future, and satisfying relationships.

Are you tired of constantly seeking validation from others and feeling overwhelmed by the burden of being the eternal people-pleaser?

In this empowering book, you'll discover seven groundbreaking practices that will revolutionize the way you navigate relationships and reclaim control of your life. Drawing on profound insights and real-life examples, Craig English expertly explores the core issues that hold the chronically nice back from living authentically and assertively.

Whether you struggle with saying no, fear confrontation, or find yourself drowning in anxiety over others' opinions, this book will guide you on a liberating journey toward self-discovery and inner strength. Embrace your true self, break free from the cycle of anxious pleasing, and cultivate fulfilling relationships that nurture your emotional and mental well-being.

If you're ready to make a positive and lasting change in your life, Anxious to Please is your ultimate roadmap to self-fulfillment and genuine happiness.

About this title

About the Authors

Craig English, M.F.A., is an award-winning writer with extensive experience in both nonfiction and fiction. He is founder of the much-published "Commoners" writing group in Seattle, Washington. A dynamic lecturer, teacher, and workshop leader, he draws from the wisdom traditions of both East and West to deliver a message that is warm, tough, funny, and poignant.

Mr. English performed as a professional actor for twenty-five years, with numerous credits on stage, television, and radio. He has cofounded such diverse projects as a groundbreaking Montessori middle school and a highly-regarded Shakespearean theater company. Among his interests, Craig counts hiking, kayaking, skiing, drinking tea, cooking, reading, and laughing.

James Rapson, M.S., LMFT, is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, the U.S. Association of Body Psychotherapists, and the Center for Object Relations in Seattle. Mr. Rapson is a veteran therapist who combines hard-won personal insight with clinical experience and scholarship. The journey of healing and growth in his own life has been greatly amplified by the courageous men and women with whom he has the privilege to work. Mr. Rapson's focus on human connection, coupled with his penchant for innovation, has led him to develop programs such as Group of Dads, Couples in Motion, and The Shared Vision Project. James' collaboration with Craig has led to the development of numerous seminars, workshops, and classes.

An avid learner, James draws from a diverse background that includes early career forays in the worlds of music, software engineering, theater, and religion, as well as even earlier exploits on the football field and wrestling mat. These days his wrestling is mostly limited to matters of the mind and heart, though he continues to play piano, write poetry, and take the occasional raft trip down a northwest river. He has a private practice in Bellevue, Washington.

From the Back Cover

&?Anxious to Please is now on my list of &?Must Reads&? for every recovering Nice Guy and Girl.&?&
-Dr. Robert Glover, author of No More Mr. Nice Guy: A Proven Plan for Getting What You Want in Love, Sex and Life&
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Do you (or does someone you know)&?&
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--Apologize frequently or for things you are not responsible for?&
--Get preoccupied with what other people think of you?&
--Become unhappy when your partner isn&?t happy?&
--Feel worried or fretful so often it seems normal?&
--Often not know what you want?&
--Constantly second-guess yourself?&
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Chronic Niceness affects multitudes, causing severe anxiety and depression, crippling self-esteem and undermining and destroying relationships.&
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Anxious to Please reveals the primary psychological cause of Chronic Niceness-Anxious Attachment. Anxious Attachment drives the Nice Person to accommodate, acquiesce and avoid conflict. Nice People take what they&?re given rather than asking for what they want, often sacrificing relationships, careers and their own integrity.&
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Anxious to Please presents seven powerful practices designed to bring about: resilient self-esteem; a happier and calmer emotional life; a reality-based optimism for the future; fulfilling sex; and satisfying relationships.&

Edition details

• Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402206526
• ISBN 13: 9781402206528
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240