Whether it’s setting boundaries with clients, prioritizing your physical, emotional, and mental health needs, or just needing time alone, some people, especially women, find it challenging to say ‘no’ to others.
One reason for this is the belief that practicing self-care is egocentric, selfish, and self-serving. We contend it is just the opposite. Come listen as co-hosts Lori Vajda and Nola Boea share why and how putting yourself first can shift everything in your life and give you more energy so you can assert your needs and desires with confidence - and there’s nothing selfish about that.
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In This Episode, You’ll Learn
How your tendency to prioritize other people's needs over your own can lead to burnout, overwhelm, and anxiety

• Why the greatest act of selfishness is loving and caring for yourself
• True meaning of self-loyalty
• Brainstorming activities that feed your soul and give you energy

Key points Lori and Nola are sharing in this episode:
(02:55:13) A recent survey showed why 49% of Americans said they would self-identify as people pleasers.
(04:17:55) Do you exhibit any of these nine behaviors? You might just be a “people-pleasure”.
(06:22:57) How to tell if you’ve been socialized to be people pleasers or if it’s just naturally part of your personality.
(09:58:08) Our definition of people pleasing comes from Natalie Lou, the author of The Joy of Saying No. She defines the behavior this way.
(11:27:46) 10 signs that you might be trying too hard to make other people.
(14:49:67) Three tips to help you break the people pleaser behaviors.
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