People pleasing in motherhood, and how to set yourself free!
Guest blog written for The Nourish App
As humans, we are inherently programmed to please other people because from a young age we learn that when we do what others want or fulfil certain expectations, we’ll receive approval and praise.
And this inclination to please and be liked can become so deeply ingrained that we often carry it into adulthood – where it can start to trip us up! Especially when we become parents! While a commitment to pleasing others will often come from a place of generosity, saying YES to everyone but ourselves can also (unknowingly!) mean doing a massive disservice to ourselves and to our kids in the long-term.
So, I hope that the following perspective shifts support and empower you to free yourself from 'people pleaser'; mode so you can start living life on YOUR terms rather than in response to what you believe the world is asking of you.