True to You : A Therapist's Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Start Being Yourself

'A beautiful blend of storytelling, science and practical tools.Smith uses her expertise to introduce true boundary setting tools to build (and rebuild) our relationships to others and ourselves.' Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair PlayWhen's the last time you felt as composed as you portray to your boss, family and friends?If there's a discord between the two, you're not alone.Humans are master pretenders - we often seem stronger, calmer and more mature than we really are, while the truth is we're full of doubts and self-criticism that pushes us to borrow reassurance from friends, beliefs from strangers on the internet, or attention that, in the moment, makes us feel successful, but leaves us totally hollow and burnt out. True to You is a relatable self-help guide for people who want to learn to live less focused on others' reactions and more confidently by their own principles.Readers will learn how to: - Interrupt relationship patterns that keep you stuck- Rely le