Breaking Free from People Pleasing: Insights with Gabriel Greene
If you are the nicest, most giving, most charitable person in people's lives, you're going to have people that are not going to like you.
Ever felt like you're constantly bending over backwards to keep everyone happy? In this episode of the ConquerMe Podcast, host Jay Soileau sits down with Gabriel Greene to tackle the exhausting habit of people pleasing. They dive into how trying to satisfy everyone else can wreak havoc on your mental health and why setting boundaries is crucial for your well-being.
Gabriel opens up about his own struggles with people pleasing, sharing eye-opening stories about how he learned that no matter how much you give, some people will never be satisfied. They also touch on the deep-rooted connection between people pleasing and past traumas, shedding light on why some of us crave external validation so intensely. Jay and Gabriel offer practical tips on how to handle confrontations, limit your social circle to those who truly matter, and deal with unrealistic demands.
As Gabriel wisely puts it, 'If you are the nicest, most giving, most charitable person in people's lives, you're going to have people that are not going to like you'. This episode is perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the need to please others and looking to reclaim their own happiness.