Why People Pleasing is Draining Your Energy - ep. 136

Years ago, if you would have asked me if I was a people pleaser…I would have told you: “Absolutely NOT!” 👎 I didn’t have a clue that I was a people pleaser.  Because according to my own definition, I thought a people pleaser was simply someone who went out of their way to help people.  📣 It wasn’t until a mentor of mine pointed it out, that I even realized what I was doing –  I would often bend over backwards to make sure OTHER PEOPLE felt good…because I didn’t like it when everyone else got upset. And while I was annoyed that she had “called me out” – I realized it was true!People pleasing is like giving away your power, one YES at a time, to an invisible guilt monster.  So why do we do it? To be blunt: Fear of rejection. The need for approval. And a belief that our worth is measured by how much we do for others.  The challenge? – it can affect all areas of your life. Ready to dive in, and learn more? Hit PLAY on this episode of The Limitless Life Podcast! Wondering what you’ll hear about in this episode? Here’s a sneak peek: Getting stuck in a loop of YES (when all you want to do is say NO) People pleasing is a cycle that starts early in life The class we were all enrolled in: Self-Sacrifice 101 Without boundaries you’re not in control of your own life Your worth is not measured by your ability to please the masses Why energy vampires have a sixth sense for people pleasers Are you chasing a moving target covered in glitter? Spoiler alert - you can take care of others, without losing yourself in the process How to break free from the people pleasing pattern 2 key questions to ask yourself if you want to move forward ********************************* Grab my FREE 👉 Daily Energy Management Guide ADVANCE, private 8-week coaching program 💫 APPLY HERE  💫 ********************************* Let's get social: Brenda-johnston.com Brenda on Instagram: @_brendajohnston Brenda on Tik Tok: @brenda.johnston   Take the next stepThere’s something you want to change, something you can’t quite figure out, or you know you’re ready for something different but you’re not sure what that looks like yet.Book a complimentary 30-minute Subconscious Strategy Session. We’ll look at what’s going on, what might actually be underneath it, and what needs to shift to move you forward.Book your Subconscious Strategy SessionStay connectedInstagram: @_brendajohnstonFor deeper conversations beyond the podcast, join me on Substack: The Limitless Life Uncensored