The Price I Paid for People-Pleasing: My Journey to Self-Respect
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I am sharing a story about something many of us go through: trying to make everyone happy all the time . That's why I'll tell you how I learned that it's important to respect ourselves too. So, let's dive in! Why I Always Wanted to Please People: For a long time, I believed that making others happy was the most important thing. I thought that if I did what others wanted, they would like me more. I said yes to everything people asked of me, even if it meant I was putting aside my own needs and desires. The Problems That Came Along: As I kept trying to please everyone, I started to feel tired and stressed. It seemed like I was always doing things for others, but I never had time for myself. I realized that by focusing too much on others, I was neglecting my own feelings and wishes. The Wake-Up Call: One day, I had a moment of clarity. I saw that even though I was making others happy, I wasn't happy myself. I felt like I was losing my own identity because I was