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In today's episode, Gina discusses people pleasing, a phenomenon that commonly accompanies anxiety. Many people with anxiety have a deep sense of empathy and caring for others. This caring can become so strong that individuals can neglect their own self-care to try to help (and please) others. Listen in to learn more about people pleasing, how to define appropriate boundaries and maintain sufficient (if not outstanding) self-care.\nPlease visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!\nhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ \nThank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. \nFREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind\n10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety \nAnxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link\nACPGroupCoaching.com\nTo learn more, go to:\nWebsite https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com\nJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program\nLearn more about our One-on-One Coaching \nWhat is anxiety? \nFind even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:\nFor $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/\nHere's what's included for $5/month:\n\u2764 New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday\n\u2764 Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes\n\u2764 Premium meditations recorded with you in mind\n\u2764 And more fun surprises along the way!\nAll this in your favorite podcast app!\nQuote:\nWhen you say \u2018yes\u2019 to others, make sure you are not saying \u2018no\u2019 to yourself.\n-Paulo Coelho\nChapters\n0:23 Introduction\n3:36 Signs of People-Pleasing\n6:23 Common Beliefs and Myths\n8:23 Overcoming People-Pleasing\n9:44 Impact on Anxiety\n10:49 Boundaries and Burnout\n11:55 Importance of Balance\n13:02 Nurturing Self-Compassion\n13:35 Finding Your Balance\nSummary\nIn today's episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we delve into the topic of people-pleasing, self-care, and overcoming anxiety. The discussion revolves around the relationship between empathy and people-pleasing, emphasizing the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries and self-awareness to avoid falling into the trap of prioritizing others over oneself. The host explores how people-pleasing behaviors can stem from past experiences, such as childhood conditioning or societal influences, but stress the need to assess whether these behaviors still serve a positive purpose in one's life.\n\nThe podcast highlights the detrimental effects of excessive people-pleasing on one's sense of self-worth, authenticity, and mental well-being. It discusses common myths held by people-pleasers and the misconceptions surrounding the belief that pleasing everyone guarantees approval and acceptance. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, learning to set boundaries, practicing self-love, embracing authenticity, and prioritizing one's own needs without guilt to break free from people-pleasing tendencies.\n\nThe episode addresses how people-pleasing behaviors can contribute to feelings of anxiety, stress, and overwhelm by constantly prioritizing others' needs over one's own. It explains how the fear of disappointing others or being judged negatively can perpetuate a cycle of anxiety and overthinking, leading to burnout and feelings of inadequacy. The host offers practical strategies for managing stress associated with people-pleasing, such as cultivating self-awareness, practicing assertiveness, and nurturing self-compassion.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices