Spare Me the Expectations

By: S. K. Johnson

Narrated by: Dan Hamel

Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Are you a people pleaser struggling with assertiveness? Would you like to set healthy boundaries, build strong relationships, and stop striving for people's expectations? If you've been looking for a book that will free you from external validations, then keep listening; you have found the perfect book!

Studies show that over 50 percent of people identify as people pleasers. This means they go out of their way to avoid conflict by relying on other people's opinions, having unhealthy expectations, and compromising their own identities for others. Does this feel like you?

Through this compelling guide, you'll be empowered to transform your life using effective tools that will make you fearless, invest in self advocacy , and live life on your own terms. Are you ready to learn how?

You're about to step into a powerful chapter in your life where you're going to be in control of yourself and your relationships. No more assumptions, expectations, and being taken advantage of!

Are you ready to reclaim power over your life? Then listen to Spare Me the Expectations now!

©2023 Sandra Johnson (P)2023 Sandra Johnson

A necessary book for people with bad intentions!

his book deals a lot with how we allow people to take advantage of us and our time. I like the way the book reminds us that we can say NO to people which in terms my help us with our free time, choices in life and even our health. People will continue to take advantage of us, if we let them. Great core message and compilation. The expectations that other put on us can be debilitating.. So this books helps us take charge NOW.

Stop saying Yes!

This books is filled with ways to help you understand how and why you should set boundaries and teach other people what your boundaries are in order to be treated how you want to be treated and to be respected. Emphasis is placed on the importance of being the example. Learn how to avoid toxic work settings, toxic social situations and avoid toxic people by setting healthy boundaries. Discover your confidence through assertiveness and boundaries in order to begin to take back control of your life. Also some helpful insights on how to manage your time. The overall of the book and writing style was perfect in demonstrating the direct, assertive style without being rude, offensive or brash. Wonderful read.

I wish I read this when I was 16!

If you're someone who always aims to please or struggles to say no, you've gotta read/listen to this book. Most people pleasers know they're in that category and can't stop. There's nothing inherently wrong with people pleasing until it starts to dictate your life and others stop respecting your boundaries. This book is like a roadmap to help people pleasers reset people's expectations and become more effective, assertive, and help them live a life on their terms.

One cool thing about this book is that it doesn't just talk the talk; it walks the walk. It's all about taking action to improve your emotional well-being. The part about emotional boundaries was so applicable to my life. I seriously wish a teenage version of me had been able to read this one chapter.

Even if you aren't ready to dive into the contents and fully embrace what the author is saying, this book is packed with awesome tips on how to stand up for yourself and reset expectations so you'll come away with lots of tools even if you just skim it.

Stop being a yes person

Are you one of those yes people, always trying to please other people's demands instead of your own? Well, now you can stop saying yes all of the time and take back control of your own life. By using this book as a guide, you will learn how to set healthy boundaries and assertiveness and build your self-confidence while advocating for yourself to be respected and treated the way you want to be treated.

Great Help

This book helped me become aware of how people were taking advantage of my kindness. After listening, I feel confident in my ability to no longer be a people pleaser. I am not worried about what people think of me and although I may lose some relationships to this new mindset, I know that I will strengthen valuable relationships and no longer have people take advantage of me.

A must have, great audiobook

"Spare Me the Expectations: By: S. K. Johnson: What makes this audiobook so excellent is its versatility: it can be used to strengthen relationships at work, at home, and in everyday life. I would say I learnt a lot from it, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to feel in control and empowered. I highly recommend this audiobook.

Great content

Really enjoyed this book and the advice it gives. Nothing better than great advice from colleagues!

Great for people-pleaser

I'm a people pleaser, always worried about what others think. I'm really grateful I got this book - it helped me see that I can set boundaries and still be kind. It shows how to be confident without being rude. I always thought you have to only be one or the other but that's a limiting belief this book has helped me overcome. I loved the tips about work and not letting others treat you badly. that's what troubles me the most. It's super helpful – now I know how to say no without feeling bad. And the best part is it's not just about work; it works in life too! This book is perfect in helping me become my own boss. If you want to feel strong and in control, you should totally check this out. Highly recommended!

Great guide to help with boundary setting

The book helps listeners become comfortable with saying no and making their needs and wants a priority. The author encourages readers to stop people pleasing and live the life that you want for yourself. The book also provides the tools needed to make decision to that are best for you and includes real life examples to help set healthy boundaries that teach people how to respect you. Recommended for those who have a hard time saying no and making their wants a priority at home and at work.

Set Boundaries and Self Advocate

This is the audiobook I needed to hear; as a perpetual pleaser, I am now realizing that I never set boundaries. This book helped me recognize this and encouraged me and showed me how to start advocating for myself and setting boundaries. This book showed me that I needed to give myself permission to advocate for myself and that doing so was healthy and empowering. I only wish I had discovered this audiobook sooner!