Navigating Boundaries & Limiting People Pleasing Tendencies
How do I stop people pleasing?
I'm not saying this is effortless... Navigating boundaries in personal and professional realms can feel you are stepping into a different body or setting everything on fire (metaphorically). Saying ‘no’ or setting limits to what you can offer others can create feelings of unease, apprehension and even fear. Our core beliefs may suggest that prioritizing others’ happiness is the key to our own safety, belonging, acceptance and likability. Yet, constantly putting others’ needs and wants before our own can leave us feeling drained, resentful, and exhausted.
So what can we do with setting boundaries? There’s a glimmer of hope amidst this challenge and likely one that is balanced in how you respond. Contrary to popular belief, setting boundaries is not always firm and cold.. It can breathe new life into how you approach relationships, signaling self-respect and fostering mutual understanding to meet your needs and theirs. Therapy with me, offers a safe space to explore the roots of over extending, communication challenges and ultimately provides tools to set boundaries confidently. With tailored guidance, there is a potential for you to assert your needs and nurture healthier connections in a way that feels authentically you.