<p>If you've been striving to build your confidence, you may have discovered something... it's not easy! It turns out there are many sneaky patterns that keep people stuck. After working with thousands of people over the years, Dr. Aziz has discovered some of the key patterns that keep people stuck. In this episode you'll discover the 2nd major reason you might be feeling stuck in building more confidence and social freedom.</p>

If you've been striving to build your confidence, you may have discovered something... it's not easy! It turns out there are many sneaky patterns that keep people stuck. After working with thousands of people over the years, Dr. Aziz has discovered some of the key patterns that keep people stuck. In this episode you'll discover the 2nd major reason you might be feeling stuck in building more confidence and social freedom.

Why You're Stuck (Reason #2)

Do you worry what other people will think? Does it make you doubt yourself, feel guilty, and ultimately stop you from being fully yourself?

This can show up as people-pleasing and difficulty saying no. Or as social anxiety, staying silent in meetings, replaying conversations for hours afterward.

Dr. Aziz Gazipura is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of Not Nice. He's helped thousands of people break free from self-doubt and the fear of others' opinions.

After 20 years of clinical work, Dr. Aziz discovered one pattern running underneath all of it. He calls it the approval trap: prioritizing approval over being yourself, saying what you mean, and going for what you actually want.

This show is for the person who looks confident on the outside and doesn't feel it on the inside.

New episodes every Wednesday.



Next Steps:

1. Discover your approval type.

Take the 2-minute quiz to find out which of the four patterns is running your work, dating, and social life — Diplomat, Avoider, Fixer, or Performer:
www.draziz.com



2. Apply for the Unstoppable Confidence Mastermind.

Dr. Aziz's flagship year-long program for serious work on confidence, authenticity, and freedom from self-doubt:
https://www.socialconfidencecenter.com/ucmv3



3. Watch on YouTube.
Every podcast episode is also available as a video, plus additional content not on the podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/@DrAzizGazipura



4. Read Dr. Aziz's books:

- Not Nice
- The Art of Extraordinary Confidence
- Doubtless
- On My Own Side
- Less Nice, More You
- The Solution to Social Anxiety



5. Connect:

Website: www.draziz.com

Facebook: facebook.com/DrAzizGazipura

Instagram: @drazizconfidencecoach

TikTok: @drazizgazipura

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drazizgazipura

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Do you worry what other people will think? Does it make you doubt yourself, feel guilty, and ultimately stop you from being fully yourself? This can show up as people-pleasing and difficulty saying no. Or as social anxiety, staying silent in meetings, replaying conversations for hours afterward. Dr. Aziz Gazipura is a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of Not Nice. He's helped thousands of people break free from self-doubt and the fear of others' opinions. After 20 years of clinical work, Dr. Aziz discovered one pattern running underneath all of it. He calls it the approval trap: prioritizing approval over being yourself, saying what you mean, and going for what you actually want. This show is for the person who looks confident on the outside and doesn't feel it on the inside. New episodes every Wednesday. Next Steps: 1. Discover your approval type. Take the 2-minute quiz to find out which of the four patterns is running your work, dating, and social life — Diplomat, Avoider, Fixer, or Performer: www.draziz.com 2. Apply for the Unstoppable Confidence Mastermind. Dr. Aziz's flagship year-long program for serious work on confidence, authenticity, and freedom from self-doubt: https://www.socialconfidencecenter.com/ucmv3 3. Watch on YouTube. Every podcast episode is also available as a video, plus additional content not on the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAzizGazipura 4. Read Dr. Aziz's books: - Not Nice - The Art of Extraordinary Confidence - Doubtless - On My Own Side - Less Nice, More You - The Solution to Social Anxiety 5. Connect: Website: www.draziz.com Facebook: facebook.com/DrAzizGazipura Instagram: @drazizconfidencecoach TikTok: @drazizgazipura LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drazizgazipura

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