About this episode
Dr. Joe explores the hidden costs of being 'too nice' and how to balance kindness with authenticity and assertiveness.
Are you being kind—or simply afraid to disappoint people? In this episode of Self-Coaching, Dr. Joe explores the hidden costs of being “too nice.” While kindness is a virtue, chronic people-pleasing often comes at the expense of authenticity, healthy boundaries, and self-respect. Learn how to distinguish genuine compassion from insecurity-driven approval-seeking, and discover how to be both caring and assertive without guilt.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Joe Luciani
Topics covered
- kindness
- people-pleasing
- authenticity
- boundaries
- self-respect
- compassion
- assertiveness
Keywords
- kindness
- people-pleasing
- authenticity
- boundaries
- self-respect
- compassion
- assertiveness
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