How to Stop People-Pleasing
02/06/25 • 13 min
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What if your desire to say yes is actually a need to control outcomes and shield yourself from hurt? Today on Brown Girls Journey, we uncover the hidden depths of people-pleasing, examining how these behaviors go beyond simple acquiescence. We break down the different archetypes of people-pleasers—efforters, avoiders, savers, and those who suffer for validation—and discuss the societal pressures, especially on women, that perpetuate these patterns. Learn how identifying and altering these inauthentic behaviors is crucial for fostering self-love and crafting genuine, lasting relationships.
Next, we shift our focus to the beauty of authentic connections. Reflect on how people-pleasing can undermine real relationships and discover practical steps to identify your own patterns. By reparenting ourselves with affection and kindness, we can nurture our true selves and build more meaningful bonds. This episode aims to inspire you to seek out and cherish genuine connections, embracing authenticity in every facet of your life. If this resonates with you, don’t forget to like, follow, and leave a review!
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What if your desire to say yes is actually a need to control outcomes and shield yourself from hurt? Today on Brown Girls Journey, we uncover the hidden depths of people-pleasing, examining how these behaviors go beyond simple acquiescence. We break down the different archetypes of people-pleasers—efforters, avoiders, savers, and those who suffer for validation—and discuss the societal pressures, especially on women, that perpetuate these patterns. Learn how identifying and altering these inauthentic behaviors is crucial for fostering self-love and crafting genuine, lasting relationships.
Next, we shift our focus to the beauty of authentic connections. Reflect on how people-pleasing can undermine real relationships and discover practical steps to identify your own patterns. By reparenting ourselves with affection and kindness, we can nurture our true selves and build more meaningful bonds. This episode aims to inspire you to seek out and cherish genuine connections, embracing authenticity in every facet of your life. If this resonates with you, don’t forget to like, follow, and leave a review!
Instagram: @manpreetdhaliwal.88
Emails, questions:
[email protected]
Services: www.dhaliwalcounselling.com
Psychology Today Profile:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/manpreet-dhaliwal-surrey-bc/332001
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Brown Girl Empowered - How to Stop People-Pleasing
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Hi everyone , welcome back to Brown Girls Journey podcast . I'm super excited to do this episode on people-pleasing because so many individuals struggle with people-pleasing .
Speaker 1Before I stumbled upon some more in-depth information about people-pleasing , I used to think people-pleasing was just about saying yes to every request and burning onese
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