Host Susi Vine revisits people-pleasing and the hidden mental and emotional labor it creates, focusing on what happens next, when you find your “No”. You may be feeling guilty or wanting to soften newly established boundaries, however Susi invites you to notice that patterns of being the helper or peacekeeper may be tied to identity and self-worth, to practice tuning into quieter signals of what you truly want and ways in which to receive support. She encourages listeners to make choices from love rather than fear, and care for others without trying to protect them from painful lessons as everyone learns and loves in reciprocity.
In this two-part Happified series, we explore how to recognize where people pleasing is costing you your own voice, create boundaries that honor your needs, and move beyond guilt and approval-seeking to build the self-trust to live and express yourself more authentically.
Catch episode 1 Here: https://3xlessstress.com/people-pleasing/
Inside this episode:
- 01:20 The Healthier Boundary Conundrum
- 04:01 Second Guessing Your ”No”
- 05:05 Guilt Is Not Proof
- 08:57 When Others Push Back
- 10:43 Stop Over Explaining
- 12:43 The Helper’s Identity Trap
- 16:25 Let Others Learn
- 19:38 Practice Receiving Help
- 20:11 Rediscover What You Want
- 22:30 Body Signals And Preferences
- 24:55 Aligned Choices And Compromise
- 26:23 Authentic Communication
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