Enjoy one of our top downloaded episodes in recent times with a special introduction from Jo!

Have you ever said yes when you didn't want to?

Do you try to avoid conflict? Do you worry about what others think? Do you struggle to hold a boundary, especially regarding something for you? These are all warning signs you’re a people pleaser.

But you probably already knew that!

This episode of Balance and Beyond unravels this phenomenon, diving deep into the psychology of a people pleaser, particularly how it tends to hamper the success of high-achieving women. We discuss how this need to please others stems from an underlying need to be liked and an impulse to earn acceptance by helping, rescuing, or flattering others.

As we move forward, we examine the impact of these pleasing tendencies on women's personal and professional lives. We focus on the ingrained childhood assumptions that often lead women to prioritise others' needs before their own, culminating in bitterness, resentment, and overlooked self-care.

We also explore the transformative shift you need to make and shed the desire to be nice. Instead, a better alternative can free you from the shackles of putting others before yourself without losing your inherent desire to be helpful and kind.

You’ll also discover:

How our people-pleasing origins are all very similar, despite varied upbringing and circumstances
How pleasing tendencies can amplify as we progress through the leadership ranks, even if we don’t realise it
The surprising compensatory behaviours that pleasers build to protect themselves
Some of the sneaky hidden emotions that you may not know are tied to being a people pleaser
The simple language shift that empowers you to say no, hold boundaries and stop caring what others think

Join us on this enlightening journey as we provide you with valuable insights to overcome the conditioning of your upbringing and stand up for your own needs and desires.

To view the Transcript from this week's episode, visit our Balance & Beyond Podcast webpage: https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcast/2024/76

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