You Don't Owe Anyone
Free Yourself from the Weight of Expectations

I didn't get very far into Caroline McGraw’s book before I stopped cold on these words: “We don’t go gently; instead, we drive ourselves mercilessly.” Caroline’s words, her story, were not my story. Her experiences were not my experiences. Yet, the story she tells belongs to many of us. I knew from th......more

This book came highly recommended by a psychologist colleague of mine and I really appreciated it both professionally and personally. Written both as a memoir/self help, I liked the overall thesis of challenging one’s sense of obligation in various aspects of life. Given cultural pressures on women......more

It turns out that the "rules" to live by for childhood like 'be a good girl' and "do your best" don't translate well to adulthood. In fact they lead you down a path of lack of boundaries, people pleasing and perfectionism. As an adult there are new phrases like "just be you" and "live for the moment......more

I loved this book. It was such a good mix of the author's personal life and practices to apply to your own life. The practices are practical and easy to apply if you're willing to put in the work. Well worth the read.......more

Highly recommend this for my fellow perfectionist / people pleasers / self sacrificers! I will be referencing this for years to come!......more