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How I Broke Free From The Need To Please – The Sunday Times Bestseller

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By: Fearne Cotton
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Do you worry about what other people think of you? Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why?

For too long, our value and self-worth has been tied to pleasing others. We've dimmed our true selves to fit in – no matter the cost. But there's always a cost. People-pleasing and staying likeable means suppressing our feelings, words, actions, and desires, and there's only so much we can conceal before it all unravels.

Throughout my life, I've morphed into who others needed me to be, taken on too much responsibility for other people’s sh*t, put myself down, and stayed quiet – all in the hope of being liked. But no more. Now, I'm asking: What do I want? … And do I even like myself?

This book holds a light up to all the times I wish I’d broken free of the worry cycle, said goodbye to the ‘good girl’ attitude, and put happiness first. I wrote it so you can do the same. You can't please everyone. So let's stop trying.

Fearne x

© Fearne Cotton 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

 Communication & Social Skills Personal Development Personal Success Self-Esteem Women's Voices
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Critic reviews

I need this book. It doesn't matter how much I lie to myself – I can't avoid the fact I desperately want to be liked (Paloma Faith)
A heartfelt and empowering exploration of people-pleasing, self-worth and learning to live authentically
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I liked the honesty and openess of Fearne's stories. She is authentic and has learned to be true to herself.

reminding us to be ourselves

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Definitely a must read for us gals shaking off the “good girl” life, expectations and experience

An encouraging read

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Fantastic book . Fearne opens her heart in this book . Lots of great advice. A must read

Brilliantly honest

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Loved this honest, brutally at times, beautiful book.
I think this will resonate with so many people, it gives you permission to feel your feels and put your boundaries in place! Thank you Fearne 🩷

Love Fearne- not that she needs us to!

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A beautifully honest and powerful book I’d recommend to anyone who’s ever felt the need to shrink themselves to please others. Fearne’s openness, authenticity, and courage in sharing her story is deeply moving. Full of wisdom and honesty, it gently reminds us that we are already enough and that we don’t have to shrink ourselves or stay silent for anyone.

Honesty, healing and finding your true voice

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