Sadje poses a pertinent question this week …
Welcome back to another Sunday Poser
This week my question is;
Are you a people pleaser?
In my personal opinion, this road leads to misery because you cannot please everyone all the time. I would characterize myself as a recovering people pleaser.
I can blame my personality flaw on the fact that I grew up without a mother who would/ might have given me the confidence to be myself at all times, instead of seeking approval from others. Or perhaps it was an inherent trait.
Nevertheless, I have realized that this is a weakness that leads to being unhappy most of the time. As the saying goes; “……You cannot please all the people all the time”, so it had to change. I’m proud to say that I’m ( I think) 50% there. Who knows, maybe I’ll get rid of this weakness before I kick the bucket!
Are YOU a people…
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I call it the ‘people-pleasing disease.’ It is very hard to cure. We must be determined and vigilant. 🩶
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I confess it is actually painful to see a people pleaser succeed without the necessary capability.
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Good for you. Once we are confident in our own intentions, how we’re regarded by others is their problem. We aren’t responsible for managing their feelings. They are. ❤
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Bang on 🤗 Thank you, Susan!
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Thanks for sharing
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You are welcome.
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