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Master Boundaries by Using Loving Detachment boundaries emotional health people pleasing people-pleasers perspective self-improvement Jul 24, 2024

As a people-pleaser, you may constantly prioritize others' needs above your own, often at the expense of your well-being. This pattern can lead to resentment, burnout, and strained relationships.

However, a powerful concept can help you strike a balance: loving detachment.

What is Loving...

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How to Be Authentic Without Making a Fool of Yourself authenticity people pleasing people-pleasers self-improvement self-worth Jul 17, 2024

Getting caught up in trying to be who others want you to be is easy. But deep down, being genuine is how to feel truly fulfilled. I want to share some insights on what it means to live authentically, overcome challenges, and take real steps just to be you while staying true to your core beliefs.

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7 Signs You're a People-Pleaser authenticity people pleasing people-pleasers self-improvement self-worth Jul 10, 2024

 

As a psychologist, I often work with clients struggling in their relationships because of their habits of people-pleasing. This behavior, while well-intentioned, can actually do more harm than good in your relationships and personal well-being. 

Most people I work with didn't...

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9 Tips for Setting Better Boundaries boundaries people pleasing people-pleasers self-improvement Jul 03, 2024

 

As a psychologist, I can't emphasize enough the importance of setting healthy boundaries in your life. Boundaries are not about building walls or shutting others out. Instead, they help you create a clear sense of self and build respect in your relationships. Without boundaries, you risk...

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What Happens If You Stop People-Pleasing? emotional health people pleasing people-pleasers Jun 29, 2024

As you work on changing your people-pleasing habit, a lot is going to change with you and your relationships. Most of it is going to be surprisingly good, because the catastrophes you assume will happen, won’t happen. However, some of what will happen will be hard to cope with. Let’s...

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How to Know if You Are Selfish: 5 Signs You're Selfish and 5 Signs You're Not emotional health people pleasing people-pleasers Jun 26, 2024

 

When it comes to relationships, there's often a tricky balance - taking care of your needs versus being there for your partner. How much self-care is too much? At what point does it cross into selfishness that could harm the relationship?

Why Selfishness Hurts Relationships

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