Why has nobody told me this before?

Skills to get through life by therapist Dr. Julie Smith.


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People-Pleasing Is a Safety Strategy

Saying yes all the time isn’t kindness — it’s fear wearing a smile.

What to ask

  • “Am I doing this to be liked or to be kind?”
  • “What would I say if I weren’t afraid?”
  • “What does saying yes cost me here?”

You teach others how to treat you by how you treat yourself.


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