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fromBusiness Insider
15 hours ago

'Fawning' is Gen Z's new fight-or-flight response

"Being a perfectionist and being kind of always on was very protective for me. It was the one thing in my control to kind of keep my dad's moods at bay."
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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.
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.
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fromPsychology Today
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.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

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.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

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
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

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.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

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
2 months ago

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.
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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

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.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

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.
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fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

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.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

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.
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fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

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
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Pitfalls of People-Pleasing

People pleasing is exhausting and unsustainable.
Self worth shouldn't depend on external validation.
People pleasing creates unhealthy dependency.
Breaking free from people pleasing requires boundaries and self respect.
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
5 months ago

5 ways to avoid the "people-pleaser trap" at work

Over-accommodating behavior and seeking approval can limit effectiveness and lead to burnout.
Understanding and dismantling 'mental cages' is key to effective leadership.
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fromBustle
6 months ago

How To Be More Assertive & Unapologetic This Year, According To Therapists

The trend of becoming unapologetically assertive and vowing to be 'meaner' resonates with those tired of people-pleasing.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

The liberating truth is: they're probably not thinking about you': Oliver Burkeman on how to quit people-pleasing

People-pleasing and anxiety stem from a desire to manage others' perceptions, which is ultimately an unrealistic and unachievable goal.
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