Therapy for People Pleasing
What is People Pleasing?
People pleasing is a short-hand way to describe prioritizing the needs and feelings of others, often at your own expense.
It might look like saying "yes" when you’re already overwhelmed. Or feeling personally responsible for everyone else’s happiness. You may have trouble saying no without guilt. Your relationships may feel unbalanced. You may resent others even though you continue to put them first. Because you spend so much energy anticipating the needs of those around you, you may struggle to even identify what you need, let alone ask for help. This cycle can leave you feeling drained, stuck in self-doubt, and paralyzed when it comes to making decisions for yourself.
What Healing Looks Like:
- Setting boundaries with less guilt
- Clarifying your needs, values, and preferences
- More mutually satisfying relationships
- Better self-care and more energy for you
- Self-worth based on who you are instead of what you do for others
- Reduced worry about other people's approval
- The courage to be your authentic self even when it could disappoint others
Together, we can work on shifting the focus to include you. We will practice setting healthy boundaries, learning to trust your own voice, and reclaiming the space you deserve to occupy in your own life.
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