Signs You May Be People Pleasing

Here are 15 signs you may be people pleasing:

  1. Overcommitment: Constantly agreeing to take on tasks or responsibilities, even when you're already overwhelmed.
  2. Difficulty Saying No: Finding it hard to decline requests or invitations, even if it inconveniences you.
  3. Sacrificing Personal Time: Frequently putting others' needs ahead of your own, neglecting self-care or hobbies.
  4. Fear of Rejection: Avoiding expressing your true opinions or desires out of fear of disappointing or upsetting others.
  5. Seeking Validation: Constantly seeking approval or validation from others to feel worthy or accepted.
  6. Ignoring Boundaries: Overstepping your own boundaries to accommodate others' wishes or demands.
  7. Suppressing Emotions: Hiding your true feelings or opinions to avoid conflict or maintain harmony.
  8. Difficulty Making Decisions: Relying on others' opinions or preferences rather than trusting your own judgment.
  9. Chronic Apologizing: Apologizing excessively, even for minor things, to avoid confrontation or displeasure.
  10. Feeling Guilty: Experiencing guilt or anxiety when you prioritize your own needs over others’.
  11. Resentment: Feeling resentful towards others for taking advantage of your willingness to please them.
  12. Difficulty Receiving: Feeling uncomfortable or unworthy when receiving compliments, help, or acts of kindness.
  13. Fear of Disapproval: Avoiding taking risks or pursuing your passions due to fear of criticism or disapproval.
  14. Inauthenticity: Presenting a facade or altering your behavior to fit others' expectations rather than being true to yourself.
  15. Exhaustion: Feeling emotionally and physically drained from constantly prioritizing others' needs over your own well-being.


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