People Pleasing – What is it? Why do we do it?

People Pleasing – What is it? Why do we do it?

People pleasing is the act of putting others needs ahead of your own. This is different to being nice. Being nice helps us to connect others and makes us feel good about ourselves. People pleasing is detrimental to our wellbeing, our confidence and our sense of...
Masking: What is it and might I be doing it?

Masking: What is it and might I be doing it?

It is perfectly natural to adjust to fit different social situations. We behave differently at work compared to when we are out with friends. How we talk with our partner will be different to how we chat with a neighbour. These natural shifts are a healthy part of...