Most of us, especially women, take pride in our ability to nurture others even when nurturing others comes at our expense. How do we know when our people pleasing tendencies are doing more harm than good? And what can we do about it if that’s the case?
Listen to my three-minute audio interview with Shelley Duffy, the lifestyle producer at 100.7 Star Morning Show/KDKA AM radio in Pittsburgh, to find out.
Then tell me, dear reader:
- What’s your definition of a people pleaser?
- What ways have you found to keep a balance between pleasing others and pleasing yourself?
- What advice would you give someone who is a chronic people pleaser?
Take care of your special self,
Cheryl
1. People pleaser puts others before him or herself and will do what makes someone else happy rather than what makes him or her happy.
2. I keep a balance by knowing myself, what is important to me, and how important, and what may cause me to feel resentful.
3. Best thing I’ve done is to know myself better and value myself and my wants and happiness.
Well said, Shelley! Thanks for sharing your clarity and convictions. Best wishes. Cheryl