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Episode Synopsis
Many people find themselves stuck in difficult situations because of their need to please everyone around them. People-pleasing can be exhausting and overwhelming. This episode will help you identify the causes and effects of this habit and teach you how to establish healthy boundaries for yourself. Transformation Tip: “I can’t tell you the key to success but the key to failure is trying to please everyone” - Ed SheeranSymptoms of people-pleasing:You find it really hard to say no You feel responsible for everyone’s happinessYou feel governed by guilt You feel a sense of over responsibilityYou avoid relational conflictNegative effects of people-pleasing: Every time you people please you lose a sense of your personal boundariesPeople begin to assume that you can do and will do anythingYou become spread too thin and then you cannot do things to the best of your ability which causes people to become upset with you Manipulative and abusive people will be drawn to and take advantage of youCauses of people-pleasing:The need for validation causes you to chase opportunities to please peopleFear of rejectionFear of being incapable (needing to prove you can do something)How to overcome people-pleasing:Recognize your triggersStart saying noNo is a complete sentenceYou will face resistance Be ready to stand your ground Transformation Application: Say ‘no’ to something this week. Connect On Social: Podcast Facebook Page Steve Facebook Steve Instagram Steve LinkedIn Pete Facebook Pete Instagram Pete LinkedIn
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