E299 | How to Quit Being a People Pleaser

Published: Nov. 6, 2023, 5:01 a.m.

People pleasing -\xa0 we\u2019ve all seen it before (whether we recognized it or not) - constantly being agreeable, always saying yes, never setting any boundaries - all to the point of self-destruction.\xa0 If you haven\u2019t experienced it yourself, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ve witnessed someone else demonstrate these behaviors.\xa0\nAnd although it may have short-term benefits, we know that these self-destructive tendencies are not sustainable, and can lead to mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion and burnout.\nIf this is something you think you might struggle with, or if you know someone who does, today\u2019s episode provides a wide variety of perspectives on what \u201cpeople pleasing\u201d can look like in the day to day world, a number of root causes, and a handful of different solutions you can use to help you manage these behaviors.\nMore specifically, I dive into:\xa0\nQuotes that hit - some of the most impactful sound bites I\u2019ve heard on the topic\nWhat drives you?\xa0 How our drives can lead us into unhealthy people pleasing behaviors\nThe downside to many of the mainstream self-help resources that address the topic\nThe necessary self-reflection that has to take place before we can make long-lasting behavioral changes\nReferenced Resources:\nE210: Assertiveness: How To Ask For What You Want & Get What You Need\nE207: How Perception Impacts Communication & Relationships\nE208: Robert Greene: Mastering Human Nature and Facing Your Flaws\nE200: What To Do When Trying To Help Makes Stuff Worse\nE176: When Positive Thinking Doesn\u2019t Work\nE22: The Value of Self-Doubt\nE130: How Understanding Drives Helps Build Buy-In\nQuiz: What Drives You?\nOnline Course: Valued - mentioned in today\u2019s episode regarding opportunity cost, this life-time access course help you to identify your values and take control of your career\nOther AoC Resources:\n1:1 Virtual or Group Mentoring/ Staff Development\nGroup Mentoring (The Coalition)\nOnline Courses\nLive Events\nRequest Us As a Speaker\nToday\u2019s episode was brought to you by:\nBetterHelp: At some level, we all struggle with unexpected challenges in life. BetterHelp is an accessible, convenient, private, and affordable therapy option to help you look at your problems a little differently, feel less stressed, and gain confidence. Visit BetterHelp.com/AOC for 10% off your first month.\nAG1: They get it - you\u2019re time poor and don\u2019t always get in the fruits and veggies you know you should. This is without a doubt the BEST tasting greens powder out there and they want to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/coach.