How My Client Overcame People Pleasing Behaviors (and How You Can Too)

Do you find yourself prioritizing others’ opinions over your own, sacrificing your needs to please someone else?

People pleasing can be a subtle form of control and manipulation, preventing you from living authentically.

Recently, I helped a client struggling with this very issue.

Here’s how:

1️⃣ Through our session, she had a breakthrough moment: she realized that her reluctance to speak her truth stemmed from a lack of trust-not in others but in herself.

By exploring her fear of others' reactions, she discovered that her word for the year, trust, held the key to her liberation.

When you delve into your fear of others' reactions, you’ll gain insight into your own thought patterns and behaviors.

This self-awareness will allow you to identify the root cause of your people-pleasing tendencies and understand how they impact your life.

2️⃣ She committed to believing that her friends and family could handle her truth, even if it meant facing discomfort.

Together, we prepared for potential challenges and established boundaries, empowering her to navigate difficult conversations with confidence.

When you proactively prepare for potential challenges, you will gain a sense of readiness and confidence in facing difficult conversations.

Knowing that you have a plan in place gives you the assurance that you can handle whatever may arise, boosting your self-assurance and poise.

And while not every relationship may welcome your truth with open areas, you’ll learn to prioritize your authenticity and well-being.

If you’re a busy professional woman struggling to assert yourself and communicate honestly in relationships, my Executive Mastery Blueprint program can provide the tools and support you need to break free from people-pleasing behaviors.

Talk to me to learn more and start your journey to reaching your goals, desires, or purpose, both personally and professionally.

Melanie Shmois, MSSA, LISW-S

Licensed social worker, holding a Master’s Degree (MSSA) from Case Western Reserve University and a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Spanish. After spending 2 decades helping others achieve their mental and personal goals, I worked with Master Coach Instructor, Brooke Castillo, and became a certified Life and Weight Coach through the Life Coach School. I am also an Intuitive coach and Shadow integration Master.

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