Ditch the Ditty (Paperback)
Lindsey Godwin
Sold by Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
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Add to basketSold by Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 12 October 2005
Condition: New
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketPaperback. Ditch the Ditty: Doing What Matters Instead of Doing It All is a bold, refreshing guide for women who are ready to break free from the endless cycle of over-commitment and people-pleasing. If you've ever felt buried under obligations, pulled in too many directions, or like you're doing everything for everyone else but yourself, this book is your invitation to stop.With humor, personal stories, and proven strategies, Ditch the Ditty invites you to reclaim your time and energy. You'll learn how to say "no" without guilt, break away from the pressure to be perfect, and start making choices that align with what truly matters. Imagine living a life where intentional decisions replace busyness, and mindful productivity takes priority over doing it all.This isn't just about saying "no" to others-it's about saying "yes" to yourself. Whether you're a working professional, a busy mom, or simply someone tired of juggling too much, this book will show you how to set healthy boundaries, overcome burnout, and let go of outdated gender norms that keep you stuck.Filled with research-backed insights and practical tools drawn from personal development and self-improvement, Ditch the Ditty will guide you to focus on what's most important, build confidence, and create a life where you're not just surviving, but thriving-on your own terms.Ready to ditch what's holding you back and start living intentionally? This book will give you the tools to do just that. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Tired of saying "yes" when you really mean "no"?
If you're overwhelmed, overcommitted, and stuck in a cycle of people-pleasing and perfectionism, you're not alone. Saying "yes" to everything doesn't make life better-it just makes it busier, often at the expense of what truly matters.
In Ditch the Ditty, globally-recognized change experts Lindsey Godwin, Molly McGuigan, and Miriam Novotny invite you to pause, take a breath, and get honest about where your time and energy are going. With humor, relatable stories, and science-backed tools, this bold, refreshing guide helps women identify what's pulling them in all directions-and let it go, guilt-free.
So, what's a Ditty? It's anything you agree to out of politeness, obligation, or fear of letting someone down. Fueled by internalized norms to be agreeable, accommodating, and perfect, Ditties can be tasks, commitments, or even mindsets. They're the "yeses" that don't feel like a choice-until you look back and realize they were. While Ditties can weigh on anyone, this book is especially for women-those of us who've been shaped to prioritize others' needs over our own and often praised for doing so.
In this book, you'll learn how to:
Whether you're a working professional, a busy mom, or simply someone ready to trade overwhelm for intention, this book will guide you back to what matters. It's time to stop living on autopilot and start building a life of clarity, purpose, and freedom-on your terms.
Ready to ditch what's holding you back? It's time to say "yes" to yourself.
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