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The Joy of Being Selfish
Why You Need Boundaries and How to Set Them
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A self-help book about self-love combined with boundaries - the practical side of self-love. How to reclaim selfishness as a force for good.
Life coach and influencer '@scarrednotscared' Michelle Elman is here to teach you about reclaiming your life through the art of boundaries.
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'A practical guide that will reclaim your time, energy and self-belief' - Stylist
Do you frequently say 'yes' to people and events to keep those around you happy?
Do you often find yourself emotionally exhausted and physically drained?
Do people describe you as a pushover or 'too nice'?
It's time to discover the joy of being selfish and reclaim your life through the art of boundaries!
Life coach and influencer @scarrednotscared Michelle Elman is here to teach you the practical side of self-love. Creating and upholding strong boundaries will teach others how to treat you, rid your life of drama and toxic relationships, and allow you to love yourself and others in the best way you can.
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The Joy of Being Selfish by Michelle Elman is praised for its practical guidance on setting and maintaining personal boundaries. Readers appreciate its empowering impact, with many finding it transformational in both personal and professional spheres. Elman's approach to self-love and self-care resonates particularly well, encouraging readers to prioritise their well-being and confidently embrace the notion of being 'selfish' for personal growth.
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ISBN: 9781787395978
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 January 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Welbeck
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 290g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Michelle Elman is a five-board accredited life coach, author and broadcaster. Best known for her campaign Scarred Not Scared, Michelle has established herself as the Queen of Boundaries, sharing her experiences and expertise with a combined social media following of over 400,000. Michelle hosts her own podcast 'In All Honesty' and is a prolific public speaker with her TedX talk being viewed 60,000 times. Michelle was also named as one of the Sun's 50 most inspirational women in the UK and was recognised as one of the top 100 creatives creating change. Her debut book Am I Ugly? was released in 2018, followed by The Joy of Being Selfish in 2021.
You can find her at @MichelleLElman on Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.Also by Michelle Elman
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