The Hidden Toll of People-Pleasing: How Saying “Yes” Is Wrecking Your Mental Health and Relationships
In a world that praises kindness, cooperation, and selflessness, it’s easy to confuse being a good person with being a people pleaser. Don't get me wrong, those are beautiful and necessary attributes for health. At first glance, the difference may seem subtle; but over time, the impact is anything but. Chronic people-pleasing is a deeply rooted behavior that, while often stemming from good intentions, can silently erode your mental health and sabotage your relationships. I hear about this all the time from clients who are noticing the toll it's taking on them and the relationships they care about.
Self-Abandonment: A Path to Feeling Drained and Disconnected
Self-abandonment is one of the most silent and painful ways we betray ourselves. Learn steps in how you can heal and learn to reconnect to yourself and others.
Has Comparison Stolen Your Joy?
Comparison sends the message to yourself that you don’t think/feel/act as good as _____. Or maybe it’s the opposite and you believe you do think/feel/act better than ____. This is a self-deprecating or self-aggrandizing trap. I would challenge you to evaluate that thought. Where does that come from? It could come from an insecurity you have, in either scenario. I’m going to focus more on the self-deprecating stance for this specific blog post.