Ebook: The nice girl syndrome: stop being manipulated and abused -- and start standing up for yourself

BHow women can overcome the pressure to please others and feel free to be their true selves/b Are you too nice for your own good' Do family members manipulate you' Do coworkers take advantage of you' If this sounds familiar, read iThe Nice Girl Syndrome/i. In this breakthrough guide, renowned author and therapist Beverly Engel, who has helped thousands of women recognize and leave emotionally abusive relationships, can show you how to take control of your life and take care of yourself. Engel explains that women today simply cannot afford to be Nice Girls, because women who are too nice send the message that they are easy targets and are much more likely to be victimized emotionally, physically, and sexually. She identifies the seven different types of Nice Girls and helps you understand which type or types might apply to you. Engel helps you determine whether the Nice Girl Syndrome is keeping you in an abusive relationship or in manipulative situations and helps you change Nice Girl beliefs and behaviors that are holding you back.ulliShows you how to confront the beliefs and behaviors that keep you stuck in a Nice Girl act as you replace them with healthier, more empowering onesliIncludes inspiring stories of women Engel has worked with who have found the courage and strength to stop taking abuse and start standing up for themselvesli"This book will challenge, entertain, and empower its readers."--IPublishers Weekly/i (starred review)liWritten by renowned author and therapist Beverly Engel, who has helped thousands of women recognize and leave emotionally abusive relationships/ul Filled with wise advice, powerful exercises, and practical prescriptions, iThe Nice Girl Syndrome/i shows you step by step how to take control of your life and be your own strong woman.;""Title Page""; ""Copyright Page""; ""Dedication""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Introduction""; ""PART ONE -- STRONG WOMEN AREN’T NICE""; ""Chapter 1 -- The High Price of Being Too Nice""; ""What Is a Nice Girl?""; ""How Big a Problem Is the Nice Girl Syndrome?""; ""Is This Book for You?""; ""You Cannot Afford to Be a Nice Girl""; ""Nice Girls Aren’t Always Nice""; ""The Seven Types of Nice Girls""; ""Nice Girls versus Strong Women""; ""How Do Nice Girls Become Strong Women?""; ""The Four C’s""; ""Chapter 2 -- How Did We Get So Nice?""; ""The Four Causes of Nice Girl Syndrome""