I LOVED the topic and the author's' experience, particularly her explanation of how nervous system functions and affects us; and how we're affected by the broader structures of the society. Some of her tips helped me approach practical situations in my life.

However, I got constantly distracted and annoyed by the prevalent overuse of diminutives when the author was addressing the reader (buttercups, nerdlings, etc). I assume it was supposed to be affirming and friendly but it had the opposite effect: some of these words were cringy and there were simply too much of them, I'm surprised the editor did not catch this. I was not looking for a friend when reading this book, I was looking for professional and practical advice - and a book that opposes patriarchy and emphasizes assertivity does not need to "dumb down" the languge for its readers.

Wow, I needed this book! End Emotional Outsourcing is the perfect read for anyone who feels stuck in a cycle of disregulation, racing thoughts, bad habits, and people pleasing. This book is for you if you feel you are constantly putting yourself last in line. The parts I found most helpful were the recommended somatic practices, such as learning to regulate one's own nervous system, reframing, personal responsibility for one's time and energy, and finding one's inherent self-worth and lovability from the inside out. Highly recommended. I will be re-reading this one and keeping it close.

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This is an outstanding book. It is full of gentle advice and easy to implement strategies and ideas to help one live a more full and happy life. This is one I'll return to again and again. Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.

A truly helpful self-help book that not only details emotional outsourcing (love this term) behaviors and their roots, it also provides journaling prompts to explore as well as tactics to heal and reprogram.