Good Life Project How to Stop Pleasing Everyone But Yourself | Natalie Lue
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Sep 12, 2024 Natalie Lue, author of 'The Joy of Saying No' and founder of Baggage Reclaim, discusses her transformative journey from people-pleasing to living authentically. She shares the health crisis that prompted her to prioritize herself and how to separate genuine desires from social obligations. The conversation dives into empowering self-awareness and the importance of setting personal boundaries, encouraging listeners to reclaim their identities and embrace radical self-honor for a more fulfilling life.
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Natalie's Health Crisis
- In 2005, Natalie Lue was diagnosed with sarcoidosis and told she needed steroids for life.
- This diagnosis led her to confront her people-pleasing tendencies and take charge of her life.
Questioning Authority
- Authority figures are often seen as all-knowing, especially in medicine.
- Natalie Lue's "no" to lifelong steroids demonstrated the importance of listening to oneself.
Importance of Needs and Boundaries
- Society often neglects teaching about needs, feelings, and boundaries.
- Unmet needs hinder personal fulfillment and the ability to process difficult experiences.
