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How can you stop People pleasing?

I just read a quote online that says in order to build self confidence, we need to stop self doubt, stop trying to be perfect, and stop People pleasing. HOW do you stop trying to please others? I've done it for YeARS, it is just absolutely a default for me. Think of others first was engrained in me very young. (or else I was selfish, or a 'bitch'). How can you stop actually people pleasing, I often wonder???????
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Jenny1234 · 56-60, F
I have a good book called the power of no. I highly recommend it

Start saying no to people. Once you do it a few times it’s going to get easier and easier to say no to the point where you’re going to always be saying no and you will Feel comfortable with it.

You can still be a kind and nice person without being a people pleaser. Plus people take advantage of people pleasers.

Know your worth and stand your ground. Like Sophie Gregoire says, stand with your back straight, roll your shoulders back, dig your heels into the ground and breathe deeply. Practice this stance every time you are standing in line at the store or anywhere else. It will relax you and give you confidence

Here’s something I keep on my fridge. I put it there for my kids. I’ll share it with you. I think if you look at it every single day multiple times a day, It might help build your confidence.
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Jenny1234 I truly appreciate you sharing that woth me🌺 Ty so much Jenny. I will try to reread these again tomorrow and subsequent days too. Ty again 🪻
Jenny1234 · 56-60, F
@Coralmist anytime coralmist. Happy to share.

I know this is going to sound insane, but I really and truly found myself and grounded myself and truly loved myself once I started doing Reiki. Just true sense of self-worth. would really recommend that you get if you can find someone in your area who does it
Coralmist · 41-45, F
@Jenny1234 I will definitely look into it!!