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The Disease to Please

Curing the People-Pleasing Syndrome
Book • 1988
The Disease to Please by Harriet B. Braiker explores the psychological syndrome of people-pleasing, revealing it as a serious issue rather than a benign trait.

The book provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and overcoming this behavior through the 'Disease to Please Triangle,' which involves thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

It includes a 21-Day Action Plan to help readers break free from the cycle of people-pleasing and focus on their own well-being.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by Gemma Sbeg when discussing people-pleasing and the need for external validation.
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I Am Not Here To Manage Other People's Emotions
Mentioned as books about people-pleasing.
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26. People pleasing - how to say NO!
According to Harriet B. Braiker, mentioned as the author of the book, this behavior stems from a need for external validation.
I Am Not Here to Manage Other People’s Emotions

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