People Pleasing
Morning Mantra: "Make someone smile every day. But never forget you are someone too.”
It’s easy to get caught up in people pleasing.
I used to be really bad at saying Yes when I really wanted to say No.
I used to put other people's needs ahead of my own.
I used to do things out of obligation not desire.
I used to do anything so people would like me.
THEN. I. STOPPED.
I realized that the cost to my soul was too high.
I realized that the wrong people were draining me so I didn't have enough left for the right people.
I realized that I had no power over my life, that everyone else was running it.
I realized that I was trying to validate myself through other people's opinion of me.
I realized that people pleasing didn't allow me to receive because I was always giving.
Now I practice self-care.
I take some time to really think about my answer before I say Yes.
I am aware of my tendency to want to help at my own expense.
I no longer change myself to get approval.
I understand that giving of myself and my time should be reciprocated.
I still do a lot for others. But I extend that kindness to myself as well.
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