Call Her Daddy How To Stop People Pleasing
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Dec 21, 2025 Dive into the nuances of criticism and the art of people-pleasing! Discover how to separate constructive feedback from projections of others' insecurities. Learn strategies for dealing with rude comments and identifying destructive criticism. Alex shares tips on setting boundaries with dishonest friends and navigating tricky social situations. Embrace the challenge of authenticity, and understand when it's time to find a new therapist. Ultimately, it's about breaking free from the need for approval and living true to yourself!
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Why Criticism Feels Personal
- Criticism often feels personal because we interpret the critic and judge our inherent worth rather than the performance.
- Alex Cooper recommends depersonalizing feedback to analyze its merits objectively.
Depersonalize Feedback Immediately
- When you get criticism, say: 'I choose not to see it as a personal attack' and assess it objectively.
- Shift focus from emotion to analysis to judge feedback on its merits.
Magazine Job Wake-Up Call
- Alex recalls a boss telling her she wasn't working fast enough and how she spiraled emotionally afterward.
- She now recognizes the note was constructive and not a personal attack on her character.
