Some tips to help you stop people-pleasing include showing kindness when you mean it, putting yourself first, and learning to set boundaries, among others. Share on Pinterest People-pleasing might ...

Learning how to stop being a people-pleaser is easier said than done. Read expert tips to set boundaries and learn healthy self-talk here. You did it again—you agreed to go out for drinks with ...

Dear Annie: I’ve always been a people-pleaser, and it’s wearing me down. My boss, “Mark,” constantly asks me to take on extra tasks because he knows I won’t say no. Last week, I stayed ...

ALISON BEARD: And so what’s your advice to a boss who maybe suspects that some of the people on their team are people pleasers and might benefit from it, might not know how to change it?

2. Identify the origins of your people-pleasing. As you reflect on how to stop being a people-pleaser, it’s also helpful to hone in on where your people-pleasing nature stems from, Nader adds.

My client wanted to be a great boss. He just didn’t want to be a jerk. Evan could be described as a classic people person—his co-workers say he’s empathetic, an active listener, and ...

Dear Annie: I’ve always been a people-pleaser, and it’s wearing me down. My boss, “Mark,” constantly asks me to take on extra tasks because he knows I won’t say no.

We have some useful tips from experts. But no worries if you’re not ready! By Jancee Dunn When I was in my early 20s, the apex of my people-pleasing years, I dated an aspiring poet. He didn’t ...

According to a 2022 study by YouGov, 48% definitely or probably would describe themselves as people-pleasers, and that's exactly what I am. The Courage To Be Disliked completely changed my perspective ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’ve always been a people-pleaser, and it’s wearing me down. My boss, “Mark,” constantly asks me to take on extra tasks because he knows I won’t say no.

Dear Annie: I’ve always been a people-pleaser, and it’s wearing me down. My boss, “Mark,” constantly asks me to take on extra tasks because he knows I won’t say no. Last week, I stayed ...