Are You a People Pleaser?

Are you preoccupied with what other people think? Do you agree to things you don’t really want to do or have a difficult time saying no? Being a people pleaser often means doing anything possible to avoid conflict even if that means becoming a completely different person. Unfortunately, this can have a detrimental effect on your own happiness and well-being.

Signs you are a people pleaser

• You worry what people will think of you if you say no

• You over apologise

• You struggle with low self-esteem and self-worth

• You don’t believe you are enough

• You look for people’s approval by doing things for them

• You take the blame even when things are not your fault

• You neglect yourself and your own needs

• You fill your time doing things for other people

• You often feel drained and stressed

Being caring, kind and thoughtful are commendable qualities to have, but issues can arise when you exhibit these qualities in order to receive validation from others. Self-esteem and self-worth have to come from within, not from the opinions of other people. When we are not being true to ourselves, we can experience anger, frustration and even anxiety.

If being a people pleaser is causing problems in your life, go to the resources section of my website and find my ‘Stop Being a People Pleaser’ hypnosis download.