Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: Emily Laing's Guide to Boundaries and Self-Care
Episode Overview
Exploring the traits and struggles of people pleasers Understanding the link between people-pleasing and trauma responses Importance of setting boundaries for personal well-being Insight into the challenges faced by highly sensitive people pleasers Encouragement to prioritize self-care and individual needs
People pleasing and being a highly sensitive person often go hand in hand. If you are an HSP, a highly sensitive person, and I am by the way, it is more than likely that you will have extremely high people-pleasing tendency, making you an HSPP, highly sensitive people pleaser.
Ever felt like you're always bending over backwards to keep others happy, even if it means losing yourself in the process? Emily Laing gets it. In this episode of 'Why Do You Think You've Got No Friends?', Emily dives into the hidden world of people-pleasing. It's not just about being nice; it's about the deep-rooted need to feel safe and accepted, often at the cost of your own well-being.
With her signature candidness, Emily breaks down how people-pleasing is often a trauma response, a way to cope with past hurts by trying to control the present. She shares her own experiences and offers practical advice on how to set boundaries without feeling guilty. If you've ever found yourself saying 'yes' when you really wanted to say 'no', this episode is for you.
Emily's insights will help you recognize the signs of people-pleasing in your own life and give you the tools to start prioritizing your own needs. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that promises to be as enlightening as it is empowering.