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Episode 2203:
Katharine Di Cerbo explains the unique challenges highly sensitive people face with people pleasing, highlighting how it leads to deep resentment, low self-esteem, and exhaustion. She offers practical advice on breaking free from these patterns by recognizing and managing their intuitive gifts, ultimately leading to healthier and more authentic relationships.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/highly-sensitive-people-these-tricks-can-help-you-break-free-from-people-pleasing/
Quotes to ponder:
"Your life can become a vicious cycle of people pleasing followed by defeat, exhaustion, and intense feelings of rejection."
"Start being more explicit about your own desires and needs."
"Recognizing that your intuitive gifts can help free you from people pleasing can be extremely empowering."
Episode references:
The Highly Sensitive Person: https://www.amazon.com/Highly-Sensitive-Person-Thrive-Overwhelms/dp/0553062182
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