Are You Being Nice or Pleasing People? How You Can Be More Authentic

Click here to send Ryan a text message!Episode #134In this episode, Ryan is joined by Christian Counselor and Registered Psychotherapist, George Hartwell, to discuss two widespread problems among Christians today: inauthenticity and seeking the approval of others. Being a “people pleaser” can often go unnoticed, until it surfaces in an undesired behavior. Without addressing the root issue, Christians cannot become everything God created them to be. Get 3 free chapters on people pleasing from George Hartwell’s upcoming book, Heal My Inner Child: email George Hartwell at [email protected] to request your copy today.In this episode, you’ll learn:How you can more easily be your authentic self and express what you truly feel and thinkThe dangers of continuing in an inauthentic identityThe difference between being loving and being niceHow to strengthen your identity and confidence in who you are and what you feelRecognize people pleasing behaviors and what you can do about itWhat people pleasing really is and how it can affect us allThe impact of inauthenticity and people pleasing among ChristiansHow to affirm feelings of your spouse and others without having to agree with themThe importance of differentiating between feelings and behaviorsSteps you can take to overcome unwanted habits of people pleasing and inauthenticitySteps you can take to get more in touch with and tune into what you’re actually feelingHow to help your spouse and others be more expressive of their feelingsHow to partner with God in becoming and expressing your authentic selfHow people pleasing leads to passivity and an inability to get things doneHow being inauthentic can lead to problems such as: losing your voice, an inability to speak clearly, ineffective leadership and increased inability to make decisionsConnect with and learn more about George Hartwell:www.healmylifemobile.comFollow George on Facebookemail George  at [email protected] here to sign up for our FREE 5-day BOOT CAMP.Visit ryanshoward.com/freedownload to learn more and download 21 Days to a New Workplace You to set your FAITH ON FIRE and jump start your faith at work journey today.Support the show