Therapy for People-Pleasing and Setting Boundaries
When keeping everyone else happy means losing yourself
You might be a people pleaser if…
You say yes before you've had time to think about what you actually want.
You feel responsible for other people's emotions.
You apologize even when you've done nothing wrong.
Someone being disappointed with you feels almost unbearable.
You avoid difficult conversations even when something is bothering you.
You need reassurance that someone isn't upset with you.
You have trouble knowing what you actually want because you're so focused on everyone else's needs.
You agree to things and then feel resentful afterward.
Therapy can help teach you…
That boundaries aren’t selfish
How to build a stronger relationship with yourself
To honor your own wants and needs
That you are allowed to take up space in your own life
How to say what you actually mean
“I don’t want to overcommit; I’ll check my schedule and get back to you soon.”
“I am unable to take that on right now.”
“I won’t be able to make it, but I hope you have a great time!”