For the longest time, saying no never felt simple. It came with explanations, guilt, and overthinking — until I realized I don’t owe anyone a justification for choosing myself.
We’re told to “be ourselves,” but which version? The academic one, the funny one, the therapist friend, the mysterious girl in sunglasses? Social chameleons don’t fake it; we just...
Saying “NO” to doing favors for others has become so tough throughout the years. When trying to say no you are faced with fear that the person will get...
How to deal with friendship breakups as a people pleaser
A guide to how to say no to people and put yourself first
Ever feel bad for saying no, cancelling plans last minute or finding yourself needing to end friendships? You may be in your villain era then, or even better –...
Attention all pathological people pleasers. Are you tired of spreading yourself thin to be liked by all? Maybe that isn’t something you shouldn’t be doing. Here is why you...
From past experiences, I wish I would have said what I wanted to during hard conversations instead of trying to just make the other person happy. In this article...
Yeah, sure no problem! I can help you with that! Ahhh I have lots of work to do… but I’m sure I can make it! Of course I can...
Introduction As a high achiever and former people pleaser who has spent most of her life dedicated towards academic achievements and to her professional role as a published poet,...