Hailey Paige Magee is a certified coach, educator, and writer. Magee has been a sought-after authority on people-pleasing and self-abandonment, amassing a dedicated and engaged following on social media. She is recognized by her followers and colleagues alike for her refreshingly nuanced takes on self-advocacy, boundary-setting, and healthy relationships. Magee received her BA from Brandeis University in Massachusetts, where she double-majored in Gender Studies and Politics and minored in Social Justice and Social Policy. She lives in Austin, USA.
Stop People Pleasing is required reading for anyone who's tired of feeling resentful, overwhelmed, and burned out after years of being 'nice.' Brilliantly, Hailey teaches us how to confidently self-advocate without losing our empathy. * HOLLY WHITAKER, author of New York Times bestselling Quit Like a Woman * Struggle to speak up? Read this book. Feeling resentful? Read this book. Burned out? Read this book. Stop People Pleasing is the definitive guide to taking back your power and getting in the driver's seat of your own life. * KATHERINE MORGAN SCHAFLER, author of The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control * Essential reading for anyone who has ever steamrolled their own needs on behalf of others'. Magee shines light on the many ways we abandon ourselves for others only to end up resentful, spent, and stuck in joyless relationships. By demystifying people-pleasing as a pattern of behaviour, Magee offers readers hope by suggesting alternative patterns that begin with recognising and honouring our own needs. A must-read for anyone who's ever said 'yes' when they wanted to say 'no.' * CHRISTIE TATE, New York Times bestselling author of Group and B.F.F. * Stop People Pleasing is not only a robust practical guide on how to honour yourself in relationships, it also provides a fresh, empowering lens on how we can consciously create a deeper alignment between our actions, words, and our personal values. A must-read! * BETHANY WEBSTER, author of Discovering the Inner Mother: A Guide to Healing the Mother Wound and Claiming your Personal Power *