Strategies to Overcome People Pleasing – Free Download

People pleasing is a common attribute that often emerges in coaching sessions, otherwise known as sociotropy, the clinical term used to describe a personality trait characterized by an excessive focus on the needs and wants of others at the expense of one’s own desires.

 

Gain Control and Become Your Own Best Advocate

Not all who engage in people-pleasing behaviors have sociotropy, although research shows it can be a coping mechanism for underlying symptoms of other mental health conditions. People pleasing can interfere with our own choices in both life and career, often appearing as a reason for not living authentically.

If you find yourself constantly putting others’ needs before your own, have difficulty saying no, avoid conflict, often seek the approval of others, and feel a sense of responsibility for other people’s happiness, I offer a free, downloadable workbook to overcome people pleasing and learn to be your own best advocate.

Free Download to Overcome People Pleasing

The workbook empowers you to say no, pause when necessary, reframe conflict, and prioritize your needs over others. It includes a few short pages you can return to when autopilot kicks in to say yes to something, to remind you it's okay to pause and think about it, or to say no. It is also a tool I use in my coaching sessions, which I offer to you – FREE!

Download the workbook: 5 Strategies to Overcome People-Pleasing & Become Your Own Best Advocate by Coaching with Ms. D. It’s free to subscribe, and subscribing is free. You only need to provide a valid email address. The button says "Pricing Plan," and if you hover, a box appears that states, "it can only be accessed by members who purchased a plan." If you click it, you'll be taken to the subscribers' box, which costs $0.00, and then you will be able to download the workbook.

Every time you pause, you reclaim your power.

You can also hear more about people pleasing on my Sip on This Podcast, available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. I’d love it if you would subscribe to receive more valuable coaching content, including great guests who help with finances and divorce, as well as other worthy and thought-provoking topics.

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If you’re ready to gain clarity and take control of your future, book a free discovery call with Coaching with Ms. D today to learn how to become your own best advocate and stop the need to please others.

Coaching with Ms. D offers both individual and package options of 30- and 60-minute Coaching Sessions, where you will be asked thought-provoking questions and learn strategies to build your life, advance your career, and strengthen your relationships. You will gain clarity, confidence, and be prepared with a personalized approach to achieve your goals.

I AM NOT A LICENSED THERAPIST OR PSYCHOLOGIST. COACHING SESSIONS ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THERAPY OR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING. We focus on the present and future. I provide personalized support and strategies to help you achieve your career goals and self-evaluate your progress. Together, we work towards your ultimate success. Schedule your free consultation now!

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