Superwowstyle Instagram – Psychology of people pleasing:
Studies show that being a “people pleaser” often involves low self-esteem, fear of rejection, and a need for acceptance.
People pleasers frequently put others’ needs ahead of their own, sometimes sacrificing their well-being.
As mentioned in the video, this often starts at childhood, when the child being told that they need to be ‘good to others’ to get their approval.
If we dive in deeper, common factors that trigger this in adulthood also include:
▪️Low Self-Esteem: Seeking validation and approval to feel worthy.
▪️Fear of Rejection: Avoiding conflict to prevent disapproval or abandonment.
▪️Childhood Conditioning: Growing up with conditional love can lead to people-pleasing tendencies.
▪️Need for Control: Trying to maintain control by avoiding conflict and keeping others happy.
▪️Empathy and Sensitivity: Highly empathetic individuals often want to alleviate others’ discomfort.
▪️Perfectionism: Overly concerned with how they are perceived, people pleasers aim to be agreeable to avoid criticism.
In human psychology, people-pleasing can lead to burnout and resentment. Therapy can help people recognize these behaviors, set boundaries, and develop self-acceptance.
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