Blog - Marléne Rose Shaw

How Ava Stopped Giving Her Daughter Money

This is a case study taken from Chapter 16 of How Kind People Get ToughAva, 67Ava sought out my help because she was suffering from severe anxiety. Anxiety is often the body’s way…

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How To Overcome Relationship Challenges in Expat Life

Many people dream of starting a new life abroad, and while stepping out of your comfort zone can take courage, the rewards are truly worthwhile. If this is you, I know that you're…

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How To Say No and Still Be Kind

Do you struggle to say no? A lot of the time people find it hard to say no because they feel guilty. They worry that they're not being kind or that they're rejecting…

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What To Do When Your Adult Child Keeps Asking For Money

As our children grow into adulthood we naturally want to support and nurture them in every way we can. After all, the role of being a parent never ends, and helping them navigate…

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Struggling to set boundaries and overcome people-pleasing? In How Kind People Get Tough, you’ll discover practical strategies and actionable techniques to help you establish healthy boundaries, have great relationships and lead a more fulfilling life.

5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this book.

I couldn't put this book down. The author doesn't overwhelm you with too much information- each section is easy to understand and you are instilled with an understanding of the correct ways to become more assertive. I very soon noticed a difference in my own communications with others when I practised the given techniques.

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