Hayley Charlton

What's On My Desk

👉 What if the people who were meant to protect you taught you fear instead?
A raw, real story of growing up unsafe — and the journey of learning how to build safety for yourself at last.

👉 Ever loved someone who made you small, scared, or silent?
This is the guide to spotting the difference between love and control — and reclaiming yourself in the process.

👉 Life fell apart? Good. Now let’s rebuild it properly.
A reset book for the days when you’re overwhelmed, lost, or just done. No fluff — just grounded steps to start over.

👉 Tired of saying “I’m fine” when you’re not?
This is the book for dropping the mask, ditching the fake smile, and finally living real.

👉 What if you stopped justifying, apologising, or softening every “no”?
This book hands you the courage (and the exact words) to set boundaries without guilt — and the freedom that comes with it.

👉 Ever lie awake at 3am, mind spinning, heart heavy, and the world just too loud?
This book is for the overthinkers, the midnight worriers, the women carrying too much. It’s about cutting through the noise, calming the storm, and finding the kind of peace that lets you finally rest.

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    Done Pretending™

    You’ve carried it all, kept it together, and smiled through the cracks.
    Done Pretending is where the mask comes off — and you finally get tools that stick.

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      Quick prompts, calm scripts, zero fluff.

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        Your Reset Starts Here

        Sometimes the smallest step is the one that makes life feel lighter.

        • Words when you freeze: simple scripts for tough moments.
        • Quiet the noise: quick prompts that bring clarity fast.
        • Reset on the go: grounding exercises you can use anywhere.

        These aren’t about pushing harder—they’re about giving yourself space. Space to breathe. Space to reset. Space to remember you don’t have to carry it all alone.

        Too Much Noise – The 3AM Club

        For the women whose minds race when the world goes quiet.

        • Truth at 3AM: The thoughts you can’t silence when the world is asleep.
        • Flux & Worry: The in-between spaces where nothing feels steady.
        • Safe Belonging: Words that remind you you’re not alone in the dark.

        If you’ve ever felt wide awake at 3AM — carrying too much, thinking too fast — this is for you.

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          Start your way back...

          This isn’t about pushing through. It’s about finding your way back — to calm, to clarity, to yourself.

          • Step 1: Pause the spiral — simple resets that ground you in the moment.
          • Step 2: Rebuild steady boundaries — no guilt, no apology, just solid ground.
          • Step 3: Create space for you — practical tools to make life lighter, not heavier.

          This is where burnout starts to lift. Small steps. Real shifts. A way back that actually lasts.

          Let’s Find Your Turning Point

          No more pushing through. No more white-knuckling it. Here’s where it shifts:

          • Truth 1: Forcing it isn’t working — and it never will.
          • Truth 2: Motivation fades. Clarity and tools don’t.
          • Truth 3: You don’t need more hustle. You need a plan that sticks.

          This is your reset point — no fluff, no overwhelm. Just clear language, calm tools, and next steps you can use today.

          What You’ll Get Inside Done Pretending

          No fluff. A clear 6-module path + practical toolkits you’ll actually use.

          Core Modules

          Raised in Fear — Why You Feel This Way

          Make sense of survival modes (fawn, freeze, fight/flight), self-blame, and your nervous system—so change feels possible.

          Module 1

          The Rules You Learned to Survive

          Spot the “be nice, be useful, be quiet” rules, perfectionism, and over-functioning—then start unhooking them.

          Module 2

          Boundaries That Hold

          Language that works under pressure: clear lines, practice responses, and consequences that don’t wobble.

          Module 3

          The Red-Flag Decoder

          Recognise love-bombing, DARVO, guilt hooks, and subtle control—plus how to respond without over-explaining.

          Module 4

          Emergency Calm Kit

          3-minute resets for spirals: breath cues, grounding prompts, and “body brakes” you can use anywhere.

          Module 5

          Reclaiming Energy & Agency

          Close loops, cut energy leaks, and set one brave priority each week—so life starts to be yours again.

          Module 6

          Downloadable Toolkits

          Boundary Scripts Library

          Copy-and-use scripts for “No”, “Not right now”, and “That doesn’t work for me”—for family, partners, work, and friends.

          Scripts & Templates

          Conversation Planner

          One-page map for your line, your words, and your exit—so hard talks don’t spiral.

          One-Pager

          Guilt Reframe Prompts

          Short prompts that unhook “I’m the problem” and replace it with clarity and choice.

          Prompt Pack

          Weekly Reset Checklist

          10-minute review to reset, reclaim energy, and choose one next right thing.

          Checklist

          Boundary Map

          Simple visual: your Yes / No / Maybe zones and responses when lines are crossed.

          Visual Map

          Hard-Day Audio

          Short audio pep-talks for the “I can’t” moments—so you don’t white-knuckle alone.

          Audio Support

          Where You Reign™ Waitlist

          A private space for women who are done performing and explaining — women ready to reclaim their power.

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            If you’re done being walked over and want hands-on help.

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