Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 2185:\nStephen Light's article on Tiny Buddha explores the challenges of being a people pleaser and the importance of asserting one\u2019s own needs. By understanding that conflict is natural and learning to voice opinions without fear, Light highlights a path to personal empowerment and healthier relationships.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/you-are-enough-speaking-up-without-blowing-up/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don\u2019t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself."\n"Conflict is a natural disagreement resulting from individuals or groups that differ in attitudes, beliefs, values or needs."\n"I started seeing myself as being enough. When I recognized this and started behaving in this way, the world started seeing me as being enough."\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices