Jo’s Blog
When your self-worth depends on other people’s reactions
Many people who struggle with people-pleasing unknowingly base their sense of self on how others react to them. Praise can feel reassuring, while criticism can quickly turn into self-doubt.
In this blog, I explore why people-pleasers often look outside themselves for validation, how comparison and feedback can shape self-worth, and how we can begin to reconnect with our own internal voice.
Boundaries, people-pleasing and the healing power of saying ‘no’
Explore the roots of people-pleasing behaviour and learn how to set healthy boundaries without guilt. Learn how saying ‘no’ can be a healing act of self-worth and emotional safety.
Why keeping quiet for an "easy life" isn't so easy after all
Not speaking up is not an ‘easy life’! Communication is important and needs to be honest, it doesn’t have to be aggressive or ‘confrontational’. Read on to learn more…
Boundaries Create Freedom!
Recognising where your boundaries need to be according to what’s acceptable to you, and communicating them effectively, is essential to your sense of self-respect and to your relationships.
A People Pleaser’s Guide to Assertiveness
What if I told you the secret to healthy relationships is assertive communication? If you have some people pleasing tendencies and want to think a bit differently about how you speak to others and how you can influence the type of responses you receive, read on…