I have a confession to make: I’m a people-pleaser. I’m aware of it, so I guess you could say I’m a “recovering people-pleaser” but that recovery is ongoing. I’ve learned that breaking free from what others think of you is tough.
I think a lot of you can probably relate. You identify with the constant pursuit of approval, acceptance and validation from others. We people-pleasers are constantly molding ourselves to fit the expectations of the people around us, only to feel empty and unfulfilled at the end of the day. It’s a draining and demoralizing cycle.
