Inner Work With MaryAnn Walker: Stop People Pleasing and Start Living For You!

97: The People Pleaser's Dilemma: Authenticity vs. Approval


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Main Ideas: People Pleasing

  • People pleasers often focus more on how others perceive them rather than their own feelings towards others.
  • Insecurity is one reason people try to win over others, even at the risk of inauthentic living.
  • Constant pressure to meet others' expectations can create anxiety and stress.
  • Unfulfilling relationships result from trying to win approval at the sacrifice of true compatibility.
  • A lack of boundaries and loss of self-esteem are two potential outcomes of seeking external validation.

Four Steps to Shift Mindset

  1. Noticing Opportunities: Being aware of people with similar interests that are  open to conversation.
  2. Approaching with Authenticity: Engaging in genuine interactions based on shared interests.
  3. Embracing Uniqueness: Recognizing it's okay to be different and connecting with those who appreciate individuality.
  4. Seeking Meaningful Connections: Prioritizing quality over quantity, aiming for deeper, one-on-one interactions.

Reflection and Call to Action

  • Reflect on current relationships: Can you be authentic or do you feel the need to compromise to please others?
  • Embrace your uniqueness and seek connections with those who resonate with you.
  • Shift from seeking approval to building self-confidence and enjoying meaningful connections.
  • Announcement: Free "Stop People Pleasing" webinar on April 19th. Click here to register! https://maryannwalker-life.ck.page/0d3d222d7a

Conclusion

  • Encouragement to prioritize authenticity and meaningful connections, letting go of the pressure to win everyone's approval.
  • The goal isn't to please everyone, but to find those who genuinely resonate with you.

References

  • Episode 2: You Are Not For Everyone, And That's OK.
  • Episode 42: Part 3: When The Relationship is Complete/Relationship Circles  
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