How often do you catch yourself changing your words or actions to avoid someone else's negative reaction? If you're familiar with this habit, it might be rooted in a pattern of people-pleasing that erodes your confidence and relationships over time. In this episode, you'll learn:

• The deeply ingrained belief that often fuels people-pleasing behaviors
• The impact of guilt on your self-esteem and how it keeps you stuck
• Practical steps to break free from this pattern, set boundaries, and reclaim your authentic self

If you'd like to know more about what coaching with me looks like, please email me at  [email protected] or schedule a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/heidi-gustafson.

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Do you ever find yourself saying yes when your gut is screaming no? If you struggle with people-pleasing, this habit can rob you of your time, energy, and self-worth. In this episode, you'll learn:

• The seven sneaky people-pleasing behaviors that are holding you back
• Why striving for perfection and over-apologizing are toxic to your confidence
• Practical steps to stop tolerating the intolerable and reclaim your peace and joy

If you'd like to know more about what coaching with me looks like, please email me at  [email protected] or schedule a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/heidi-gustafson.

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It took me over five decades to realize that being "nice" was actually damaging my self esteem and confidence. Today, I'm revealing 8 eye-opening behaviors that were keeping me trapped in this cycle, plus sharing how you can break free from this people pleasing cycle.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The hidden ways people pleasing depletes your confidence and self-esteem
• Practical examples of behaviors that keep you stuck in the cycle
• Simple yet powerful actions you can take to start setting boundaries and rebuild your self-worth

If you'd like to know more about what coaching with me looks like, please email me at  [email protected] or schedule a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/heidi-gustafson.

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Have you ever felt obligated to say yes just to avoid disappointing someone? This common people pleasing dilemma can often leave us feeling overwhelmed and resentful. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why a reluctant yes is more harmful than an honest no for both you and the other person
• The hidden costs and ripple effects of always saying yes when you want to say no
• Five simple strategies to break free from this cycle and start honoring your needs without guilt or fear of disappointing others

If you'd like to know more about what coaching with me looks like, please email me at  [email protected] or schedule a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/heidi-gustafson.

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Do you ever catch yourself asking, "what if they don't like me?" If you're a people pleaser, this question can end up running, and even ruining your life. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What causes us to people-please and seek validation from others
• The physical and mental toll people pleasing can take on us 
• A simple question you can ask yourself to shift your mindset, build authentic relationships, and escape this exhausting cycle

If you'd like to know more about what coaching with me looks like, please email me at  [email protected] or schedule a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/heidi-gustafson.

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If you've ever hesitated to ask for help, felt trapped by your commitments, or lost touch with your true self, this is your wake-up call. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The three lessons that shattered my people-pleasing, perfectionist mindset
• Why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness
• The liberating truth about changing your mind - even in major life decisions

If you'd like to know more about what coaching with me looks like, please email me at  [email protected] or schedule a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/heidi-gustafson.

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After 15 years of practicing hot yoga, I’ve learned quite a few lessons that go way beyond the mat. But don’t worry, YOU don't have to know a thing about yoga or bend yourself into a pretzel to learn these lessons too. In this episode you’ll learn:

• The 10 surprising life lessons I picked up in hot yoga
• The everyday struggles we face when we don't set boundaries or value ourselves enough
• How to start applying these lessons to your life, set healthy boundaries, and protect your self worth

Download the free guide to apply these 10 Lessons: https://masteringmidlifewithheidi.com/yoga-life-lessons-guide

If you'd like to know more about what coaching with me looks like, please email me at  [email protected] or schedule a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/heidi-gustafson.

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Setting boundaries is one thing, but enforcing them can sometimes leave you feeling guilty and rude. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why we might feel like we’re being rude when setting or enforcing boundaries
• How to enforce boundaries without feeling “rude”
• Three simple strategies you can use to know your limits, communicate your needs, and build healthy relationships

Get on the waitlist for Your 30-Day Roadmap to FINALLY Set & Maintain Healthy, Strong Boundaries: 
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If you'd like to know more about what coaching with me looks like, please email me at  [email protected] or schedule a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/heidi-gustafson.

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Have you been avoiding certain situations or conversations in order to maintain your sense of control? In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Four reasons we put limits on ourselves 
• Real life examples of things we avoid in order to not feel discomfort or not disappoint others
• How this pattern of avoidance results in a diminished version of ourselves and what we can do to address it

"Avoidance Guide" - This guide helps you determine what’s really at the source of the situation or feeling you’re avoiding. It’s the full list of 25 ways we avoid setting boundaries or speaking up and it gives you specific ways to deal with each avoidance pattern. Access the FREE Avoidance handout here:
https://www.masteringmidlifewithheidi.com/avoidance-guide


If you'd like to know more about what coaching with me looks like, please email me at  [email protected] or schedule a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/heidi-gustafson.

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Are you always trying to be everything to everyone and repeatedly make exceptions for the boundaries you’ve set? In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What leaky boundaries are and seven ways to gauge if you have holes in your boundary bucket
• Four ways that leaky boundaries negatively impact you and add unnecessary stress to your life
• A simple exercise to help you start taking back control and ease some of that stress

If you'd like to know more about what coaching with me looks like, please email me at  [email protected] or schedule a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/heidi-gustafson.

Download my FREE guide: 20 Ways To Say "No" Without Guilt.

This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher. 

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