The Nice Girl Syndrome

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Are you too nice for your own good? Do family members manipulate you? Do coworkers take advantage of you? If this sounds familiar, this breakthrough guide offers insights on how to overcome the pressure to please others and embrace your true self. Renowned author and therapist Beverly Engel, who has helped thousands of women escape emotionally abusive relationships, provides strategies to take control of your life and prioritize self-care. Engel explains that being overly nice can make women easy targets for emotional, physical, and sexual victimization. She identifies seven types of Nice Girls and helps you recognize which might apply to you. The guide encourages you to assess whether the Nice Girl Syndrome is keeping you in abusive or manipulative situations and offers ways to change limiting beliefs and behaviors. You will learn to confront the patterns that keep you stuck in a Nice Girl role and replace them with healthier, empowering alternatives. The book includes inspiring stories of women who have found the strength to stand up for themselves. Filled with wise advice, practical exercises, and empowering steps, this guide will challenge and inspire you to take control of your life and become your own strong woman.