How to Stop Being a People Pleaser | Episode 4 | Reviving Vet Med

07/14/21 • 24 min

People-pleasing is something that many veterinary professionals (and others) struggle with. While it might feel better in the short-term to say yes and appease others, putting the needs of everyone else first erodes wellbeing over time.

During this episode, I discuss how to know if you are a people-pleaser and share five strategies for reducing this tendency.

Video Version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExaL-pp9Kok

Resources

5 Strategies to Stop Being a People Pleaser

The Likeability Trap

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During this episode, I discuss how to know if you are a people-pleaser and share five strategies for reducing this tendency.

Video Version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExaL-pp9Kok

Resources

5 Strategies to Stop Being a People Pleaser

The Likeability Trap

Previous Episode

How to Deal With a Difficult Co-worker | Episode 3 | Reviving Vet Med

Working in the veterinary profession isn't easy. And sometimes that is because we are butting heads with someone we work with. While it's not expected that we get along with everyone all the time, sometimes toxic behaviours need to be addressed, for our own wellbeing.

During this episode, I share some of my experiences dealing with difficult co-workers, including an easy to follow process for addressing the behaviour.

Video Version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXTUU5JNl1Y

Resources
How to Deal With a Difficult Co-worker

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Is Venting a Form of Self-care? | Episode 5 | Reviving Vet Med

It can feel so good to vent and tell someone our frustrations. In fact, airing our grievances can feel like self-care in the moment, as it brings a sense of connection and stress relief.

However, studies demonstrate that venting can have harmful effects on our stress levels and relationships, especially when it is not done productively.

During this episode, I share ways that venting can be helpful, as well as tips for setting boundaries when it comes to someone else's venting.

Video Version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF-inY35O5Q&list=PLSg17Xf-rT1-e4zMj5UhYf_ecmYdqO4k7&index=13

Resources

The Harmful Effects of Venting and How to Stop It https://marieholowaychuk.com/2021/07/07/the-harmful-effects-of-venting-and-how-to-stop-it/

The role of co-rumination and adrenocortical attunement in young women’s close friendships https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306453018302051?via%3Dihub

Reviving Vet Med - How to Stop Being a People Pleaser | Episode 4 | Reviving Vet Med

Transcript

Hey everyone! Welcome to another episode of Reviving Vet Med. I'm really excited for today's episode. We are going to be talking about people pleasing something that so many of us in the veterinary industry struggle with. Whether it's wanting to please our team members or our clients or our boss, we are going to discuss things like how do you know if you're a people pleaser? And most importantly, we're going to share 5 tips for stopping people’s pleasing behaviors. I'm even going to give you