People-pleasing is often misunderstood as just being kind or thoughtful. But true people-pleasing usually comes from fear: fear of rejection, conflict, abandonment, or being a burden. Common signs/traits of a people-pleaser: Saying yes when overwhelmed Struggling to identify your own needs Feeling responsible for other people’s emotions Over-explaining yourself Apologizing excessively Avoiding conflict Needing reassurance to ensure you’re not “too [...]
