Pleasing Others, Losing Ourselves: The Inner Workings of People Pleasers

Have you ever said yes when you didn’t want to? Do you try to avoid conflict?  Do you worry about what others think? Do you struggle to hold a boundary, especially regarding something for you? These are all warning signs you’re a people pleaser.You're likely a people pleaser if you answered yes to any of these questions.<br/><br/>This episode of Balance and Beyond unravels this phenomenon, diving deep into the psychology of a people pleaser, particularly how it tends to hamper the success of high-achieving women. We discuss how this need to please others stems from an underlying need to be liked and an impulse to earn acceptance by helping, rescuing, or flattering others.<br/>As we move forward, we examine the impact of these pleasing tendencies on women's personal and professional lives. We focus on the ingrained childhood assumptions that often lead women to prioritise others' needs before their own, culminating in bitterness, resentment, and overlooked self-care. <br/>We also explore the transformative shift you need to make and shed the desire to be nice. Instead, a better alternative can free you from the shackles of putting others before yourself without losing your inherent desire to be helpful and kind.<br/>Join us on this enlightening journey as we provide you with valuable insights to overcome the conditioning of your upbringing and stand up for your own needs and desires.<br/>To view the Transcript from this week's episode, you can find it on our Balance & Beyond Podcast webpage: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcast/2023/14<br/><br/>Thank you for joining us today on the Balance and Beyond Podcast. We're so glad you carved out this time for yourself!<br/><br/>If you’re keen to dive deeper into our world, here are our socials where you can discover more about the toolkit that has helped thousands of women create a life of balance. You can also reach out to us on these platforms, if you have any questions! <br/><br/>Company Website: www.balanceinstitute.com<br/>Podcast Website: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcast<br/>Buzzsprout Podcast Webpage: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2187617/share<br/>Email: jo@balanceinstitute.com<br/>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterbalanceinstitute/<br/>Instagram: @betterbalanceinstitute<br/>LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanne Thanks again for tuning in, and we'll see you next time on the Balance & Beyond Podcast!