Alethia Luna writes:<\/p>\n
You feel the pressure throb in your veins. A lump rises in your throat as your colleagues watch you closely. They are expecting an answer. They are expecting you to comply Every fiber of your being want to scream “No I can’t.” but as if possessed, you automatically smile sweetly and say, ‘Yes, I’ll do it, thanks for asking.”<\/p>\n
What is going on here?! Why can\u2019t you just say \u201cno,\u201d and walk away?
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\nIf you\u2019re like me, people-pleasing has run havoc in your life. It has crushed your spirit repeatedly. It has robbed you of peace of mind, personal empowerment and the courage to follow your goals and dreams. It has hit you while you\u2019re down and dragged you through the dirt. It might have also contributed to chronic issues in your life such as anxiety disorders, depression, addiction or co-dependency.<\/p>\n
So what exactly is people-pleasing \u2026 and how can we heal the root cause of it?<\/p>\n
16 HABITS OF PEOPLE-PLEASING PERSONALITY TYPES<\/strong><\/p>\n \u200bAt some point or another, we have all struggled with people-pleasing. After all, as social creatures, we are prone to peer pressure and the desire to fit in. But there is a big difference between the desire for acceptance and people-pleasing. People-pleasing is not just a once-in-a-while foible: it\u2019s a daily struggle.<\/p>\n Here are 16 common habits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n