When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable
How to Break the Pattern of People Pleasing and Confidently Live Your Life
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
Are you overwhelmed by others' unrealistic expectations of you? Do you feel torn in dozens of directions as you try to make everyone around you happy? If you're ready to end the cycle of approval seeking, New York Times bestselling author and recovering people pleaser Karen Ehman is here to help! When Making Others Happy Is Making You Miserable shares the refreshing, heartfelt lessons that Karen learned firsthand during her own journey of breaking free from people pleasing in order to live out her God-given purpose. Let Karen be your new go-to guide as you learn to successfully break the destructive pattern of people pleasing and start fully embracing the life God has called you to lead. With equal parts humor and vulnerability, Karen explores why it's so easy to fall into people-pleasing behaviors and reminds us that we can't fulfill our divine purpose if we're too busy living everyone else's. She offers her timely advice for living with less overwhelm and with more peace and purpose, sharing words of wisdom that will help you: Prioritize what God says above what other people think Live your life without worrying about the opinions and expectations of others Cultivate a strategy for knowing when to say yes and how to say no Create and maintain healthy boundaries with the pushers, pouters, guilt bombers and others who try to call the shots in your life Learn to navigate the tension between pleasing God and loving your community Join Karen as she encourages you to walk closely--and confidently--with our loving Creator, despite the opinions and expectations of others. It's time to end the people-pleasing game and finally enjoy the peaceful and purposeful life that you deserve.
Endorsements (8)
“Don’t you wish you’d learned years ago how to say no in a caring and honoring way? With her personal experiences and the truth of God’s Word as her blueprint, Karen has created a valuable resource to guide the approval addict out of a life stifled by misery.”
“Karen offers ways to put your people-pleasing tendencies in perspective so you can experience the freedom and happiness you deserve. This book is a great guide to help you break free from the toxic patterns of pleasing others at the risk of losing yourself.”
“I’m so grateful to Karen Ehman for writing a book on the much-needed topic of people pleasing. As someone who has struggled with being miserable, anxious, and stressed over what people think about me, I constantly need reminders of the truth that it’s not my job to win the approval of others but to instead honor the Lord with my life.”
“Karen Ehman’s books are always practical, purposeful, and firmly rooted in Scripture. This one is all that and more. Digging deep into her own people-pleasing heart, Karen mines priceless gems that sparkle with truth. And, like diamonds, those hard truths cut through our resistance to change, helping us focus on pleasing God rather than people. Her best book yet.”
“If the people pleaser in you is allowing others to pull you apart at the seams, this book will help put you back together again! In Karen Ehman’s new book, you will encounter the good news of God’s approval of us in Christ—an approval that will enable you to love others, in time, deeply and freely.”
Dr. Patrick Schwenk
“This book should be required reading for every woman! Karen is masterful at moving from biblical principles to practical application, and she doesn’t leave any area of the people-pleasing trap untouched within these pages. Get ready for a real conversation you may not even realize you need to have.”
“and not just known but led closer to Christ: our savior and ultimate Approver.”
“Through pointed stories, sound theology, and practical advice, Karen offers insight and refreshing vulnerability. You’ll laugh. You’ll gulp. And as you journey with her through the process of exposing people pleasing, you’ll rejoice in finding a way forward. May this hopeful book help you replace needless misery with God’s boundless acceptance!”
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