Company We Keep

New York Times bestselling author Alex Elle imparts her wisdom on a daily basis to her 1.8 million Instagram followers. In her new book, Alex invites us to take an honest inventory of all relationships in our lives so we can all access the deep joy that comes with finding our people. 'Many of us are conditioned to prioritise harmony over nourishing connections, leading us to stay in relationships longer than we should or settling for less even if we are struggling inside. I've slowly but surely realised that I no longer want to surround myself with people who want or need me to stay small with them so they can feel better about themselves. This realisation has been a gradual process, requiring acceptance and courage. Accepting that my circle may shrink rather than expand was daunting, but it has been crucial for my well-being.' People grow together and they drift apart. Some relationships are seasonal. Sometimes, we have to let people go, and that's ok. The Company We Keep is Alex Elle's energising invitation and guide to examine the relationships that make up our lives, leave behind the ones that no longer serve us and make space for the right people. To outgrow broken dynamics - whether with older versions of herself or long-held friends - Alex had to unlearn behaviours that were holding her back. In The Company We Keep, Alex invites us to take honest inventory of our relationships. Through sharing her own experiences, Alex gifts us the tools to build intentional 'winning circles' in personal, professional and community spaces and unlock the courage to evolve without limitations. For Alex, nothing is more important than cultivating communities that celebrate and embrace the fullness of who we are. But this journey ultimately begins with us as individuals; we must be committed to healthy relationships with ourselves in order to have healthy relationships with others. In The Company We Keep, Alex shows us how to really get to know our own hearts and minds by taking an honest look at our insecurities and unhealthy patterns. This inward work allows us to take stock of the things that keep us stuck in relationships that don't serve us or cause us to seek validation in the wrong places. By learning to identify what fills our cup and what drains us, we can all build the confidence to shed old connections and make space and show up for the relationships that matter the most.