People Pleasing? More Like Parent Pleasing
If you’ve spent years trying to please your parents at the expense of your own happiness, you’re not alone. The cycle of trying to do what they want to avoid disapproval, only to end up feeling empty and self-critical, is something many of us can relate to. The reality is, when you live for others’ approval, you lose touch with what truly matters to you. But here’s the good news: things don’t have to stay this way. It’s time to stop being your harshest critic and start showing yourself the compassion and love you’ve been giving to everyone else. You don’t need to earn kindness; it’s yours by default. Let’s break the cycle and begin nurturing your worth.