How to Be Awesome at Your Job

2024 GREATS: 925: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Feeling Guilty with Dr. Aziz Gazipura

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Dec 19, 2024
Dr. Aziz Gazipura, a clinical psychologist and expert on social confidence, delves into the pitfalls of people-pleasing. He discusses the profound costs it can inflict on personal identity and relationships, urging listeners to prioritize self-awareness. Aziz shares techniques to overcome guilt when saying no and highlights a surprising method to increase discomfort tolerance. By embracing authenticity and setting boundaries, he guides listeners towards healthier relationships and greater inner peace.
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ANECDOTE

The Lonely Woman

  • A woman in her mid-40s felt incredibly lonely despite having career success and a family.
  • This loneliness stemmed from feeling unknown, even by her husband, due to years of people-pleasing.
INSIGHT

Loneliness and Health

  • Loneliness, a consequence of people-pleasing, is linked to negative health outcomes and a shorter lifespan.
  • The longest study in psychology highlights close relationships as key to happiness and resilience.
ADVICE

People-Pleasing Is a Pattern

  • Recognize that people-pleasing is a learned pattern, not a fixed personality trait.
  • This pattern, driven by a fear of not being okay as you are, can be changed.
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