Hold My Ducks

Stop People Pleasing, Set Boundaries & Reclaim Your Energy

A brutally honest, laugh-out-loud guide to saying “NO” without guilt, surviving burnout, and protecting your peace.

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Tired of carrying everyone else’s drama like a duck in your backpack?
This book is your permission slip to drop the ducks, take back your life, and finally stop apologizing for saying “no.”

No fluff. No guilt trips. Just raw, relatable strategies and a side of cheeky humor to make the messy stuff feel manageable.

You’ll laugh. You’ll nod. You might even snort. And you’ll walk away with practical tools you can actually use.

 

What You’ll Learn (with icons or bullet list)

Inside Hold My Ducks, you’ll discover how to:

  • Spot other people’s “ducks” before they waddle into your life

  • Say NO (without needing a TED Talk explanation)

  • Stop overthinking, overcommitting, and overdoing

  • Build boundaries that protect your energy (and your sanity)

  • Survive guilt trips, drama pushers, and toxic chaos

All while laughing your feathers off.

Why You Need This Book

Because being the “nice one” has cost you enough sleep, sanity, and self-respect.

You’ve been drained long enough.
It’s time to protect your peace like it’s the last Tim Tam on Earth.

Read by thousands worldwide.
What Readers Are Saying:
(Amazon Reviews)

Brilliantly written

Raw, funny, and feels like a lifeline for anyone going through a rough patch.
— Amazon Customer

 

For Anyone Who’s Ever Smiled Through a Meltdown

Brutally honest, hilarious, and healing. Like being slapped and hugged at the same time. Short, punchy chapters packed with truth and relief.
— The Truth Teller

 

A Fun, Engaging Read From Start to Finish

Couldn’t put it down. One of those hidden gems I wish I’d discovered sooner.
— Ellie

Funny and Very Helpful

Like getting advice from your no-nonsense best friend who finally tells you what you need to hear. Honest, hilarious, and full of practical tools.
— MRP

A Burnout Book That Gets It (and Makes You Laugh Too)

Honest, messy, and surprisingly helpful. Exactly what a tired, overextended brain needs.
— Christelle

A Funny Way to Call Out Boundaries

Made me laugh while also hitting me with real truths. Easy to read, fun to digest, and actually made me rethink how I spend my time and energy.
— Melissa Gris

Wonderfully Witty and Real

Balances humor with practical advice in the best way. Keeps you paying attention while still making you laugh.
— Vidor

Hilarious! Entertaining Read

A refreshingly fun take on boundaries and people-pleasing. Gave me exactly the push I needed.
— Caribbean Girl

Great Self-Help Book

Refreshing, quirky style that makes serious lessons about boundaries and burnout fun to read.
— Sassy Lou

Practical Boundary-Setting With Humor

The “duck” metaphor works brilliantly. Good advice for chronic over-givers who struggle saying no.
— Lukas

Straight to the Point on Boundaries and Reclaiming Energy

Clear, funny, and packed with helpful strategies. A wake-up call that still feels kind.
— Digital Daydreams

Helpful and Needed

Interesting and timely. Straightforward, relatable, and motivating without being preachy.
— Mayner

Well Written, Mixed With Fun Stuff

Balances practical advice with humor. Doesn’t waste words. Worth the read if you’re burned out.
— Thea Hicks

I Love This Book

Simple, easy to read, and full of useful tips. Fun attitude throughout.
— Nick

Ready to reclaim your peace and laugh while you do it?

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Meet the Author

About Scotty Boxa
Scotty Boxa is an award-winning author, snack enthusiast, and van-life survivor. Named Emotional Education Author of the Year 2025, Scotty is known for turning life’s chaos into books that are as funny as they are painfully relatable.

When he’s not writing, you’ll find him living out of a van, testing recipes, or trying not to lose arguments with his rubber duck sidekick, Quackie Chan.

LOVE HOLD MY DUCKS?
Complete the Waddle Forward Series.
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A funny AF guide to figuring things out
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WADDLE FORWARD

WADDLE FORWARD COLLECTION
3 of the Award Winning books in 1 complete book.

FAQ Section

Anyone tired of burnout, people pleasing, or saying yes when they mean no.

Both. You’ll laugh on every page, but you’ll also walk away with real tools that work.

: It’s brutally honest, no fluff, and written with a sense of humor, like advice from your best friend after a few drinks.

Nope. If you like humor, relatable stories, and practical advice without the jargon, you’ll enjoy this book — even if you’ve never picked up a self-help book before.

Both. You’ll laugh at the stories, but every chapter ends with simple, real-world strategies you can put into practice right away.

Yes. While it won’t replace therapy or medical advice, Hold My Ducks gives you mindset shifts and everyday tools to help you manage stress, set boundaries, and protect your energy.

Nope. People-pleasing and burnout don’t discriminate. Whether you’re a student, parent, worker, or boss, this book is written for anyone who struggles with saying no and carrying everyone else’s “ducks.”

About 140 pages. It’s designed to be a quick, easy read you can finish in a weekend, or a week if you’re taking your time.

Paperback and ebook (with audiobook plans coming soon).

Most self-help books are heavy or clinical. Hold My Ducks uses humor, stories, and blunt truth so you can actually enjoy reading it and remember the lessons.

Absolutely. It’s perfect for that friend who says “yes” too often, the coworker who’s drowning in stress, or even yourself (because let’s be real, you probably need it too).