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How to Stop Being Toxic

Break Free from Manipulative Habits, Protect Your Loved Ones, and Build Healthier Relationships

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How to Stop Being Toxic

By: W. B. Smith
Narrated by: Ron AAlgar Watt
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Struggling with toxic patterns that strain your relationships? This transformative guide offers tools to foster meaningful connections and break free from harmful cycles. Ideal for teens, young adults, and adults alike, it provides actionable steps toward healing and self-awareness.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Practical techniques to recognize and change toxic behaviors.
  • Steps to heal past trauma and encourage future growth.
  • Exercises to boost emotional intelligence (EQ) and self-awareness.
  • Methods for setting healthy boundaries without guilt.
  • Insights into empathy and communication for deeper connections.
  • Strategies to improve self-esteem and replace self-critique with self-compassion.
  • Tools to protect yourself from gaslighting and address narcissism.
  • Tips on embracing vulnerability for stronger relationships.

With real-life examples, interactive exercises, and easy-to-follow guidance, this book simplifies complex concepts into actionable steps, empowering you to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Start your journey towards compassion and connection today!

©2024 Christina Kiser (P)2025 Christina Kiser
Communication & Social Skills Personal Development Personal Success Compassion Inspiring Young Adult

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Understand the cycles

This book doesn’t sugarcoat the hard truths, and that’s exactly why it works. It goes straight into the uncomfortable stuff and gives you tools to start digging out. Some sections will wake you up, cutting through the noice with practical advice that isn't preachy. Other parts felt a little surface-level if you're already familiar with emotional wellness, but it’s a solid starting point for anyone ready to face their patterns head-on. If you're tired of the same old self-help clichés, this guide is a good place to start.

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Finally Made Peace with Myself

I wasn’t sure if I needed this book until I started reading. The way it called out behaviors I didn’t even realize were toxic hit close to home. It made me reflect on how I was affecting people around me and gave me practical steps to work on it. It’s not preachy or overwhelming—just honest and helpful. My relationships feel lighter, and I feel like I’m finally growing in the right direction. Definitely worth the read!

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Breaking the cycle for good

This book is a wake-up call for anyone ready to take an honest look at their behavior and make real changes. It helped me recognize habits I didn’t even realize were toxic and gave me practical steps to replace them with healthier ones. The advice is straightforward and comes from a place of understanding, not judgment. I’ve already seen a difference in my relationships, and it feels so freeing. Highly recommend for anyone ready to grow and do better.

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Break Free from Toxic Habits

This audiobook helped me examine my behaviors honestly and make fundamental changes to improve my relationships. It provides simple steps for recognizing unhealthy patterns and tools to start healing past wounds. I also love the tips on setting boundaries, building confidence, and improving communication. It also encouraged me to be kinder to myself while working toward better connections with others. This guide empowers anyone ready to grow and make positive changes.

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Break Free from Toxic Patterns

This audiobook was a wake-up call and a guide all in one. The practical steps and exercises made it easy to identify and shift harmful behaviors without feeling overwhelmed or judged. I appreciated how it addressed deeper issues like self-esteem and past trauma, while giving me tools to work on myself while improving my relationships. The section on setting boundaries was especially eye-opening and helped me communicate more effectively. It's a must-listen for anyone ready to break free from toxic cycles and build healthier connections.

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Break free and heal for real

This book made things so easy to understand. It helped me see the bad habits I was stuck in and showed me how to change them. The exercises really got me thinking about my feelings and how to handle tough situations better. I liked the tips on setting boundaries and dealing with people who try to manipulate you. It’s clear, helpful, and easy to follow. A great guide for anyone who wants to build better relationships.

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Stop being toxic

This is a wonderful audiobook that has really good advice on how to stop being toxic, and to become a better person with helping our relationships. I listened to this because I wanted to learn more about some of the family dynamics in my family and it gave me some really good strategies. I’m going to try to get my brother-in-law to follow. I shared it with my sister and she agrees. If you know someone who is toxic and you wanna help them stop. This is a great resource.

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Practical Advice That Sticks

This book really gets to the point without making you feel judged. You’ll find clear, doable steps to recognize and change toxic habits. What I appreciated most was how it focuses on self-reflection and building stronger connections, rather than just pointing out what’s wrong. The examples are realistic, and the advice feels like it’s coming from someone who genuinely wants to help. If you’re ready to own up to your actions and make meaningful changes, this is worth the read.

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For healthier relationships

I found this book to be a wonderful listen. it opened my eyes to the realities of toxic behaviors, explaining in a way that's easy to understand. I liked the focus on self-awareness and accountability, which made me reflect on how my actions might affect others. It offers advice for breaking harmful habits and building healthier connections with loved ones without sugarcoating the effort it takes to change. It motivates you to take responsibility and grow. If you're serious about improving your relationships and breaking free from negativity, this audiobook is a great starting point. I’m glad I listened to it!

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Eye-Opening Information

This audiobook is packed with information and because it's so relatable, it makes it very easy to understand and apply. As I'm currently in the midst of some toxic relationships, this book opened my eyes to the red flags to watch out for. The chapter on emtional intelligence is so important and although I'm familiar with EI, it certainly was a great refresher!

This book/audiobook will undoubtedly help you if you're in a toxic relationship... not just boyfriend/girlfriend or marriage, but casual friends as well. Happy to have this in my collection.

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