This Is How You're Going to Stop Being a People Pleaser
Putting others before yourself never pays. It's time to prioritize yourself.
One of the biggest problems most of my clients, readers, and TikTok followers have is a desire to please others before themselves. And they’re not alone. Even some of the biggest celebrities in the world struggle to prioritize themselves healthily.
People pleasers are everywhere. They exist all around us…and within us.
Most of us have been conditioned to chase the validation and approval of the outside world. Some get it through their romantic relationships, and others get that validation from the friends they keep and the social opportunities they can generate.
There’s a big problem with seeking the approval of the world over our own approval, though.
People pleasing behavior forces you to lose sight of your own unique thoughts and perspective. You can also find that you lose out on all the things that bring you fulfillment and happiness on a personal level.
We have to be true to ourselves in order to find peace in our lives. And while the approval of the person next to us may feel good, it means nothing when life changes and we are inevitably left facing inward.
The best ways to stop people pleasing.
Would you describe yourself as a people pleaser? Tired of wearing yourself down for others? Never having enough time, energy, or happiness left for you?
You can change the way you connect to others, and still fulfill that deep need for belonging or acceptance that you have. To do that, though, you’re going to have to shift your mindset and re-prioritize the way you value yourself.