Is Being a People-Pleaser Damaging Your Mental Health?

“I can feel calm and happy in myself when I’m alone, but other people’s negativity can bring me down straight away.”

“I get so exhausted because I don’t know how to say NO to other people’s demands on my time and energy.”

“I’ve spent my life taking care of everyone else and now I’m realizing I need to take care of myself to be happy, but I feel guilty if I put myself first”

“I have a friend/boss/co-worker who is treating me in a way I don’t like, but I don’t know how to tell them”.… Keep reading...

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The 7 Hidden Mental Habits That are Sabotaging Your Relationships

 

This Valentine’s day I thought I would write about LOVE.

Romantic love in particular, can be the source of our highest highs and lowest lows as a human being. The culture tells us, all we have to do is find the ONE, that perfect being that is meant just for us, and then we will live happily ever after.

And we buy it. We meet someone special and for a while they do seem perfect.… Keep reading...

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Are you compassionate…or just a doormat?

foot on doormat with open door close up

You know, I’ve noticed something lately that I thought was mainly just a problem for me…

But after talking to some of my readers over the last few weeks as research for my new course, it seems that this might be a really common problem for a lot of people, especially sensitive, caring folks on a path of self-growth (and if you’re reading this, that’s probably you too!)

I’m talking about being able to set clear boundaries with others and being able to walk that fine line between being compassionate and caring towards others without it being at the expense of your self.… Keep reading...

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