Let's Talk People-Pleasing! with Charlotte Bailey Therapies
If you find yourself saying yes when you want to say no, consistently do things for others at the expense of your own needs, or find yourself masking who you really are because you feel you're 'too much' or 'not enough', this podcast is for you.
I'm Charlotte, a former anxious people-pleaser, experienced psychotherapist, speaker and visibility mentor for female business owners who think deeply, care deeply and want to feel safe to be seen.
We'll explore all things people-pleasing; why you suppress your own needs and wants and true self for the sake of other people's, what the signs are, and the impact it can have on all aspects of your life.
I'll share personal and professional insights and you'll discover tips and strategies to help you break free from people-pleasing so you can move forward with confidence and finally say 'no' without guilt and anxiety as you embrace your authentic self, unapologetically.
I’m passionate about normalising therapy and making it more relatable, so expect down-to-earth, no-nonsense conversations—with the occasional bit of humour thrown in (fingers crossed!). My aim is to help you feel empowered to discover who you truly are, and experience the freedom that comes with letting go of the need to constantly please.
Let's Talk People-Pleasing! with Charlotte Bailey Therapies
Why You Often Feel Like You Don't Have a Choice | Ep 22
Have you ever felt like you had no choice but to say yes? Like you had to go along with something, even when every part of you really didn’t want to? You might just think, "I have to do this," or, "There’s no way I can say no." Or it might not even be a conscious thought and you just automatically do the thing not realising that you had more than one choice. For people-pleasers, this feeling can be so ingrained, it doesn’t even register as something you could question.
Whether it’s work, relationships, or everyday decisions, you might find yourself trapped in patterns of obligation - feeling like you have to go along with things, even when they don’t serve you.
In this episode I talk about where these beliefs and feelings come from, how they show up in our adult lives, and - most importantly - what you can do in those moments when you feel trapped or like you don’t have a choice.
Take the quiz! What's Your People-Pleaser Personality? and discover my 6 step method to unlocking Clarity, Change and Freedom so you can say yes to the real you - without anxiety and guilt.
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