Stoic Wisdoms on Substack
"The more you try to please, the less you please yourself.
The more you seek to be accepted,
The more you reject yourself."
The more you seek to be accepted,
The more you reject yourself."
When You Stop Seeking Approval, Everything Changes – Carl Jung
Don’t be afraid of losing people. Be afraid of losing yourself trying to please the people around you.”
—Lewis Howes
My 5-tip summary from a recovering people-pleaser:
- Default to ‘No’
- Say ‘No’ Gracefully
- Communicate Boundaries
- Focus on Being Kind Rather Than Nice
- Normalize the ‘Gift of Goodbye’
You have the power to shape your life—one choice, one
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