ManTalks Podcast 5 Steps To Stop People Pleasing
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Apr 3, 2025 Explore the origins of people-pleasing and how it often stems from unaddressed trauma. Discover the detrimental effects it has on self-worth and relationships. Learn about the challenges of setting boundaries and the importance of prioritizing your own needs. Gain practical insight into self-awareness and practicing saying 'No.' This straightforward guide offers actionable steps to help you break free from the cycle of pleasing others and start valuing yourself.
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People-Pleasing Origins
- People-pleasing is an attachment issue where you prioritize others' needs over your own.
- This behavior often stems from childhood experiences where love was conditional on performance.
Two Origins of People-Pleasing
- Two common origins are parentification as a boy or growing up with a single mom.
- In these scenarios, boys might learn to suppress their needs to maintain stability or receive affection.
Reflect on Origins
- Reflect on the origins of your people-pleasing tendencies.
- Identify who's needs you prioritized and how you tried to get your own needs met.
