Discover how to break free from the cycle of people pleasing. Learn to set healthy boundaries, prioritize your needs, and build self-confidence. Explore tips, strategies, and personal stories to help you stop seeking approval and start living authentically.
So, you are finally ready to give up people pleasing. What’s next? When you stop people pleasing, everything changes. It’s like stepping off a treadmill you didn’t realize you were on. At first, it might feel strange. You might even feel guilty for saying no or putting your own needs first. I know because I’ve…
Growing up in Ireland, I was raised on two things: potatoes and cynicism. The idea of “new year affirmations” was about as appealing to me as eating a raw spud. Affirmations, I thought, were airy-fairy nonsense for people who didn’t live in the real world. They seemed like wishful thinking at best. Then I met…
As the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Or is it? For many of us, the holiday season feels more like a marathon than a celebration. We’re surrounded by images of happy families, perfect gifts, and sparkling homes. Social media makes it seem like everyone else has it all figured out….
Fear and self-doubt can hold us back. They keep us from trying new things or pursuing what truly matters. But here’s the good news: you can overcome them. I’ve faced my own fears too. For years, I was terrified of water and heights. I avoided swimming and anything involving high places. Then, I decided to…
Fear is a part of life. Sometimes, it protects us. Other times, it holds us back. Knowing the difference can change everything. That’s why learning how to identify your fears is so important. It’s the first step toward understanding them and taking back control. Fear doesn’t always show up loudly. It can whisper doubts, stall…
My brother is building a house. It’s going to be beautiful—if he ever finishes it. You see, my brother is a perfectionist. He insists on completing every task himself. In fact, he’s taken the term “self-build” to dizzying new heights. And honestly? That’s fine. It’s his passion project, and he’s in no rush. He’s enjoying…
Setting boundaries with parents can feel tricky, especially when you have a close relationship. My mum and I have always been very close. When my daughters were born, she stepped in to help in the most wonderful way, looking after them so I could return to work. I’ll always be grateful for her support during…
Do you ever feel like everyone’s support system but your own? Emotional boundaries help us prevent this by defining where our feelings end and another’s begin. They act as limits for how others treat us and help us manage their emotions without neglecting our own needs. Without strong boundaries, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed,…
We’ve all heard stories of people transforming their lives through the power of manifesting, popularized by the film and book The Secret. It sparked a global craze, making it sound so simple: you want something, you think about it, you believe it’s going to happen, and it does. Simple, right? But if manifesting is that…
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside several self-made millionaires, each with their own unique path to wealth and success. It made me wonder: was it luck that brought them to where they are, or was there something deeper at play? I couldn’t help but notice a striking pattern in how they…
