It is hard for me to relax. Often times I find myself having the need to do something. As a people pleaser, my radar runs continuously with the expectation of someone asking me to do something. Even as I write this I feel like I should be more productive. It’s hard for me to give myself permission to just chill out. This is something I need to figure out. People have given me permission to relax, I just need to accept it as a grown person who should be able to make their own rules. I need to calm the “F” down. seriously.
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People Pleaser, Imposter
I am a people pleaser which means I am hard-wired to please people sometimes at the expense of me. With that comes some imposter syndrome; if I don’t please others, they won’t like me. Thanks to my Missus who referred me to a training from work. Also, it comes with some self-esteem issues that I have had my whole life. Sometimes I don’t feel like I belong and find myself struggling to fit in. The whole imposter thing is a recent revelation and some attributes I can understand.
I am kind, courteous, and helpful but do people see that and think I am being fake or insincere by trying to please?
Life is a struggle, and adding other stuff makes it even harder. Do you feel the same way?
Quote Of The Day
He who trims himself to suit everyone, will soon whittle himself away…Unknown
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