The Book of No: 365 Ways to Say It and Mean It--And Stop People-Pleasing Forever (Updated Edition)

An updated edition of the bestselling guide!

• Do you have problems saying "No?"
• Do people always turn to you for a favor?
• Wonder how you get roped into things you really don't want to do-with friends or family, at work or even with pushy salespeople?

Refusing someone is rarely easy. Often, it's downright uncomfortable. But constantly saying "yes" causes anxiety, anger, stress, regret, and feelings of powerlessness.

Social psychologist and author Dr. Susan Newman empowers you to break your debilitating yes habit with her simple techniques and insights. This new, enhanced edition is filled with research and timely scenarios that offer more ways to say "no" without feeling guilty or damaging your relationships.

You'll discover how to:

• Recognize when someone is manipulating you into "yes"
• Be ready with the words you need to refuse
• Avoid being overcommitted, overworked and overwhelmed
• Put an end to feelings of resentment or frustration
• Make quality time for things you want to do
• Establish and keep your boundaries strong

Harness the power of "No" and take back your life.

Susan Newman, PhD is a social psychologist and author. Her research and writing focus on parenting and family relationship issues. She is the author of more than a dozen books and a regular contributor to Psychology Today and US News & World Report. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post as well as in numerous other newspapers and national magazines. She appears on major news outlets, among them, CNN, NPR, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and CBS Sunday Morning to discuss breaking news, social trends and parenting concerns.

Dr. Newman is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Authors Guild, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors. She is a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children.

She lives in the New York Metro area and is the mother of one son and four stepchildren. Visit her website at www.susannewmanphd.com.