People-pleasing comes with its own set of consequences that can take a toll on mental and emotional well-being, and this book does a wonderful job of explaining the complexity and psychological roots of people-pleasing, such as childhood experiences, societal conditioning, and the fear of rejection and abandonment. Even though this book is written in a very simple and straightforward way, the author doesn't shy away from deliberately explaining how people-pleasing can result in emotional exhaustion, resentment, and a loss of self-worth.

A major part of this book focuses on providing productive strategies and developing the habit of saying NO without feeling guilty. What I loved the most about this book are the chapters where the author explains the significance of boundaries, types of boundaries, and various ways to communicate them assertively. All people-pleasers must be aware that even setting boundaries is the kryptonite of people-pleasing, and there are always some kinds of pushbacks from others even after saying NO. The author provides self-reflecting suggestions to reinforce boundaries in the face of pushbacks.

This book is very insightful, and people who find it hard to say NO will find it very helpful because it doesn't just teach helpful steps but also uses real-life examples and case studies to emphasize the discussed topics.