When Good People Are Done with People Pleasing & Self-Abandonment

About this episode

Carly Ann discusses overcoming people pleasing and self-abandonment to enhance self-worth and happiness.

You're a good person, in fact you're probably anxious about not being a good person... And you know that you people please. You say yes when you actually mean no You say sorry for things that aren’t even your fault You go along with what others think, even if you don’t agree You over-explain yourself so people don’t judge you You put everyone else first and end up exhausted You get to be a good person and show up as your self too, and ultimately feel happier In this episode, Therapist & Coach, Carly Ann gives you 3 options that you can go ahead and put straight into practice Not only does it help you reduce people pleasing (and feel free for the BS!), but it's brilliant for self respect, happiness, and self-esteem - absolute bonus! I've put some real love into this ep based on what shows up in my practice, I hope you enjoy Links below: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Carly Ann⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE: Self-Worth RESET⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join my Telegram HERE⁠

People in this episode

Host: Carly Ann

Topics covered

• people pleasing
• self-abandonment
• self-respect
• happiness
• self-esteem

Keywords

• people pleasing
• self-abandonment
• self-respect
• happiness
• self-esteem
• therapy
• coaching

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