Many people pleasers struggle to set boundaries. Hell, most of us don’t even know what our boundaries are! And this can leave us disconnected from our needs and emotions. So, let’s explore how being a people pleaser messes with our boundaries…and what we can do about it. 1. The People-Pleasing Phenomenon People-pleasing stems from a […]
Blurred Lines – the cost of broken boundaries Read Post »
This might be controversial but being an empath isn’t always a strength. As a people pleaser, my ability to empathise was something I prided myself on—until I realised that being an empath often meant I was abandoning my own needs and feelings. Unravelling this truth was not easy, but it was crucial for my growth
When being an empath means abandoning yourself Read Post »
Do you find yourself constantly worrying? Do you beat yourself up about something you’ve said to someone and worry you’ve somehow offended them? Are you always focussing on what you’ve done wrong, should have done better or never ‘get right’? Do you spend hours reading and re-reading texts, wondering what their ‘true’ meaning is? If
I had a client explain to me recently they were terrified of saying no to a family member’s requests to help with their ailing parent. It had become a daily part of their life to help with their mother’s appointments, finances and manage her mental and physical health. As you can imagine, it had become
The Power of Setting Boundaries Read Post »