Drop the Fake Smile: The Recovering People Pleaser’s Guide to Self-Love, Boundaries and Healthy Relationships

Do you agree to things and then regret it? Do you try to keep the peace and feel worn out? Do you feel like you give so much in relationships at home and at work, but don’t get back what you give? Then it’s time to ’Drop the Fake Smile’!



You can un-learn saying ’yes’ to everyone, being polite and keeping quiet. You can drop the fake smile. This book will lead you step-by-step into loving yourself, establishing boundaries and developing healthy relationships.

’Drop the Fake Smile’ is an insightful guide to help you recover from chronic people-pleasing and burnout. Helen Snape, award-winning relationship coach and recovering people-pleaser, helps you understand the roots of people-pleasing and the consequences when left unchecked. This book lovingly leads you through the steps to un-learn people-pleasing patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviours and how to recognise, validate and communicate who you truly are, how you feel and what you need.

You can own your smile again!