Is it hard to find time for yourself?
Do you often ignore what you want, and focus instead on what others want?
Do you find it difficult to speak up for yourself?

Yes! I Said No! gives you specific tools to set healthy boundaries and re-take control of your life. You will learn how to do what YOU want to do.

Without Drama. Without Anger. Without Fear.

A series of simple-to-follow examples and clearly stated tools will help you invest in yourself, will help you say YES when you want to, and say NO when you need to.

You will learn how to:* say no without blowing up, wimping out or running away* stop being a people pleaser* care for people without carrying them* restore healthy relationships Barbara Russell’s expertise in helping others take charge of their lives stems from a long successful career as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Her fresh and engaging style of communication and unique step-by-step process has helped thousands of people step up, move forward, and be who they’re meant to be. Whether from negative family patterns or a mistaken belief that pleasing others is a spiritual gift, this easy-to-read guide will free you of Approval Addiction. You will re-claim your life and enjoy the freedom that comes with declaring Yes! I said No!

Why I wrote the book: 

In Yes! I Said No! I share the example of Susan, a client who came to see me because of extreme anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.  Over the years, she had adopted an unhealthy lifestyle, one of trying to please others.   She was someone who couldn’t say “No.”  The step-by-step process I utilized in the office with her and others like her, was so successful, I began to conduct workshops and also created a series of videos emphasizing that people can learn how to:

·      Say no without blowing up, wimping out or running away

·      Stop being a people pleaser

·      Care for people without carrying them

·      Restore healthy relationships

 My conclusion?  People needed the information, examples and stories I shared in the office.  I decided I’d write a book about how to set healthy boundaries and increase self- esteem.