Boundaries for people pleasers

Some gentle reminders for people pleasers. 💭 #peoplepleaser #peoplepleasernomore #peoplepleasing #boundarysetting #boundariesarehealthy #healthyboundaries

"What if they get mad at me? If people get mad at you for having boundaries, it means they’ve benefited from you not having any. You don’t need to keep people happy every minute of the day. You are not responsible for other people’s feelings. If someone has a reaction to your boundary, you didn’t ‘make’ them react. You chose to voice your feelings and needs. They chose their reaction. You cannot control what other people do." ~Daniell Koepke

I have boundaries galore. In fact, my boundaries have boundaries. But the same could be said even last year--when I was on the fast track to a breakdown. The truth is, they only work if you actually enforce them. In fact, sometimes knowing your boundaries without enforcing them can actually make matters worse. So it's critical to

Boundary setting is essential when it comes to your happiness. It helps prioritize YOUR needs over other people’s wants! It's important that you learn what healthy boundaries are and use them to preserve your joy. 🌿

PEOPLE-PLEASERS: 💭 In the midst of maintaining others’ satisfaction and your reputation, what is it costing you? 🤍 A common misconception is if you stop being a people-pleaser, you will lose friends and disappoint everyone. You can still be a reliable, helpful, and caring person without sacrificing your own needs. 🤍 Learning to set boundaries doesn’t mean you will always be saying no, it just means you will be saying yes when it truly serves you. ✨ If you found this post helpful…