The Joy of Being Selfish

‘A practical guide that will reclaim your time, energy and self-belief’ —Stylist

‘[A] smart guide to setting boundaries…While the wise counsel will be tough love for some, those willing to put in the work will get much out of this.’—Publishers Weekly

Do you frequently say ‘yes’ to people and events to keep those around you happy?
Do you often find yourself emotionally exhausted and physically drained?
Do people describe you as a pushover or ‘too nice’?

It’s time to discover the joy of being selfish and reclaim your life through the art of boundaries! Life coach and influencer @scarrednotscared Michelle Elman is here to teach you the practical side of self-love. Creating and upholding strong boundaries will teach others how to treat you, rid your life of drama and toxic relationships and allow you to love yourself and others in the best way you can.

Author Biography

Michelle Elman is a five-board accredited life coach and award-winning activist. She is most known for her campaign Scarred Not Scared and has an active social media presence with over 300k followers across her accounts. She has appeared on Sky News, Loose Women, Channel 5 News and BBC Radio London, LBC sharing her expert opinion, as well as radio worldwide from Hong Kong to Los Angeles to Ireland. Her TedX talk “Have You Hated Your Body Enough Today?” has been viewed over 50,000 times and her debut book Am I Ugly? was released in 2018. She has also written for a number of reputable publications including Huffington Post, Grazia, Metro, MTV and Healthline, and Stylist. In 2020, she was named as one of The Sun’s 50 most inspirational women in the UK.