Topic: People Pleasing

2 chapters across the catalog

Ep134: Learning to pause before you say yes (or no!)
Episode 134 1:44 - 3:25

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Negative Consequences of Defaulting to Instant Yes Responses

A former client frequently accepted every invitation immediately, only to experience remorse as events approached. This habit led to logistical stress involving travel and childcare, eventually forcing her into the uncomfortable position of having to decline invitations at the last minute after significant procrastination.

Episode 116: Five reasons you haven’t made enough progress this year
Episode 116 4:18 - 5:13

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Overcommitment and the People Pleasing Trap

Saying yes to too many external requests or internal ideas leads to spreading oneself too thin and failing to finish core tasks. This behavior often stems from a fear of missing out on life-changing opportunities or a desire to please others through networking and favors. Effective progress requires setting boundaries on which opportunities receive a "yes" to ensure high-quality output.