(#48) Break Free From People Pleasing and Reclaim Your Self-worth

SUMMARY

Does your sense of worth come from external sources? Do you often give in to other peoples needs at the expense of your own wellbeing? Then people-pleasing is something you need to break free from.

In this episode you'll learn about how people pleasing keeps you in a trap of unfulfillment and unhappiness and learn 3 ways you can begin to build up your self-worth through self-reflection, self-acceptance and self-confidence

You need to listen to this if:

• You only feel good enough when you please others or get external validation

• You're constantly putting other people's needs above your own out of fear of rejection to the extent that you burnout

• You want to get better at setting boundaries and being more confident when it comes to speaking up

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

0:37 - Episode overview

2:22 - Why do we have a desire to please others

3:05 - Signs you’re a people pleaser

6:57 - How people pleasing affects your happiness and causes unfulfilment

9:49 - Reclaim your worth through self-reflection and noticing your triggers

10:55 - Reclaim your worth through self-awareness and embracing your true authentic self

17:25 - Reclaim your worth through self-confidence, setting boundaries and having difficult conversations

21:00 - Episode recap

“Every time you consistently choose someone else’s needs over your own you are creating room for unfulfillment. No one has died from disappointment. It’s ok to prioritise your needs.”