1953: Stop People Pleasing: 5 Key Steps to Authentic Living by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Self-Empowerment in Relationships
Nov 5, 2023
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In this episode, Cylon George, a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six, shares 5 key steps to stop people-pleasing and start living authentically. He discusses practical tips to overcome people-pleasing behaviors, understanding the root causes of people-pleasing, the importance of setting boundaries, and embracing authentic living.
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Quick takeaways
People-pleasing stems from a fear of rejection and a desire to control others' opinions, and breaking free requires identifying and understanding these habits.
Motivations for people-pleasing can be rooted in a need for approval, low self-esteem, or fear of rejection, and reflecting on these motivations can lead to living authentically.
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Recognizing the Consequences of People-Pleasing
People-pleasing can have negative consequences, such as seeking approval, over-apologizing, taking on too much, and putting oneself down. These patterns stem from a fear of rejection and a desire to control others' opinions of oneself. To break free from people-pleasing, it is important to identify and understand these habits.
Understanding Motivations for People-Pleasing
Motivations for people-pleasing can come from a need for approval, low self-esteem, or a fear of rejection. Reflecting on past experiences and exploring these motivations can help one start living authentically. Developing self-compassion and affirmations can reduce the need for external validation.
Setting Boundaries and Learning to Say No
Creating boundaries is essential to protect one's needs and energy. Communicating expectations clearly and using 'I' statements can help set boundaries with others. Learning to say no, even if uncomfortable at first, can strengthen relationships and ensure decisions align with personal values. Prioritizing self-care and dedicating time for oneself is also crucial for maintaining healthy boundaries.
Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People helps you to stop people pleasing
Episode 1953: Stop People Pleasing: 5 Key Steps to Authentic Living by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Self-Empowerment in Relationships
Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning.