When To Say No And How To Do It Graciously
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Julia Austin
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Pleasing others, and overlooking yourself
“Some others say yes because they are people pleasers. They put others’ needs first, above their own, though they may not want to actually do so most of the time,” says Dr. Jackson. “Such people are loved by others because they give so much, often to their own detriment and depletion. And others really want to be helpful and think they can handle it all but don’t consider how this impacts them, their mental wellbeing, and life.”
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