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6 days ago

Fear of External Shame Is the Source of People-Pleasing

Perfectionism leads to internalized blame and unrealistic expectations about personal effort and external outcomes.

Mental health

3 weeks ago

Why 'Good Girl' Conditioning Keeps Women Stuck

Early praise for compliance ties self-worth to pleasing others, leading to fear of rejection and overcommitment.

fromBustle

1 month ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Wednesday, July 2

Light and flirty conversations may put you in a good mood this morning. The charming Libra moon meets playful Mercury in Leo, aligning thoughts with feelings.

Relationships

1 month ago

People-Pleasing in a Polarized Society

People-pleasing arises from a desire for connection but sacrifices personal authenticity.

Setting boundaries is essential for maintaining self-identity in polarized environments.

To overcome people-pleasing, pause and differentiate between disagreement and rejection.

Why You Always Say Yes

People-pleasing is rooted in the fawn response to stress learned during childhood for safety.

Fawning helped our ancestors survive by maintaining group harmony, but may hinder personal boundaries today.

Recognizing fawning patterns is essential for improving self-worth and relationship dynamics.

Stop Letting Guilt Run Your Calendar

Say no to guilt-driven commitments. Recognize that constantly saying yes can lead to burnout and resentment, distancing you from genuine connections with others.

Mindfulness

Practice Kindness With Boundaries for Healthier Connections

Boundaries are essential for maintaining genuine kindness and preventing exhaustion.

Being kind can lead to resentment if it enables dependence without responsibility.

The Post-Forties Villain Era

Embracing growth can lead to being perceived negatively by those who benefited from self-abandonment.

Maturity reveals the selfishness in others when self-sacrifice ends.

True self-differentiation can cause discomfort in relationships.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Are you a people pleaser? It's time to find out what you really want

People pleasing often obscures one's true identity, leading to a reflection of perceived desires rather than authentic self-understanding.

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 months ago

I stopped talking to my parents and life opened up': Heather Graham on family, ageing and creepy' film-makers

Heather Graham's journey from being a people pleaser to prioritizing her own happiness significantly influenced her latest film, Chosen Family.

#self-care

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Mental health

You're Not a Doormat - So Stop Laying Down for Everyone | HackerNoon

If the Grand Canyon Can't Please Everyone, Neither Can You

People-pleasing leads to stress and exhaustion, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing personal needs over external opinions.

fromHackernoon

1 year ago

Mental health

You're Not a Doormat - So Stop Laying Down for Everyone | HackerNoon

If the Grand Canyon Can't Please Everyone, Neither Can You

People-pleasing leads to stress and exhaustion, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing personal needs over external opinions.

Mental health

You Can't Make Everyone Happy

Are You Sacrificing Your Health to Keep Others Happy?

People pleasing stems from childhood experiences that prevent individuals from setting boundaries.

Suppressing personal needs increases the risk of health issues like autoimmune diseases.

Taking small steps can help break the cycle of people pleasing.

fromBuzzFeed

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

This Therapist Believes People-Pleasers And Narcissists Have A Similar Trait

3 months ago

Mental health

You Can't Make Everyone Happy

Are You Sacrificing Your Health to Keep Others Happy?

People pleasing stems from childhood experiences that prevent individuals from setting boundaries.

Suppressing personal needs increases the risk of health issues like autoimmune diseases.

Taking small steps can help break the cycle of people pleasing.

fromBuzzFeed

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

This Therapist Believes People-Pleasers And Narcissists Have A Similar Trait

The Ecstatic Intimacies of Joe Brainard

Joe Brainard's art exemplified people-pleasing, celebrating personal connections and collaboration, infusing joy and community into his creative work.

Relationships