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People-Pleasing Girl Burnout Season Is Here
Burnout doesn’t just happen from doing too much. It comes from caring too much, managing too much, and never giving yourself permission to stop. If you’re a people-pleasing millennial woman who keeps pushing through exhaustion, this one’s for you.
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Dear Parents, I Love You. Also, No. The Parent-Pleasing Recovery Club
Parent-pleasing often comes with a heavy load of guilt, fear of disappointing others, and a struggle to say no. It’s a deeply ingrained survival strategy, not a sign that something is wrong with you. It kept you safe and connected when you were little, but now, it might be keeping you from feeling like your true self.
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When Asking for Fresh Fries Makes You Nervous: Learning to Recognise and Express Your Feelings and Needs
If something as simple as asking for fresh fries makes you nervous, keep reading. This blog explores why it can feel difficult to notice and express what you feel and need, especially if you’ve spent years putting others first. Learn how to gently reconnect with yourself, why your emotions matter, and how to begin honouring your needs, even in small ways.
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When Love Feels Like a Performance: Dating and Relationships as a People-Pleaser
I see it all the time. You’re kind, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent—and yet you keep ending up in unbalanced, unfulfilling relationships. Why?
Let’s unpack it.
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Are You a "Fixer"? The Hidden Link Between People-Pleasing and Fixing People
🎶 Bob the Builder, can you fix it?🎶 For some of us, that question feels a little too familiar. If you’re always the one smoothing things over or solving everyone’s problems, you might be stuck in the fixer role. Let’s talk about why it’s exhausting, how it’s linked to anxious attachment and people-pleasing, and how to stop carrying emotional weight that isn’t yours.
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Can’t Stop Overthinking? Here’s Why Your Brain Won’t Chill
You get into bed and your brain starts spiralling. You leave a social event and replay every conversation. You wake up and immediately dive into your to-do list. Sound familiar? If you're a millennial woman who tends to overthink, people-please, and struggle with anxious attachment, this blog is for you. From understanding why your mind works this way to learning practical ways to calm it, we’ll unpack the psychology of overthinking—and how to finally get some peace.
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Perfectionism Is Exhausting—Here’s How to Let Go Without Falling Apart
Perfectionism feels like control, but underneath, it’s fear, self-doubt, and never feeling good enough. This post unpacks where it comes from, why it’s so common (especially if you’re a high-achieving, people-pleasing millennial), and how to finally let go of the pressure to get everything right.
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People-Pleasing Starts as Parent-Pleasing
People-pleasing often starts as parent-pleasing. Learn how childhood dynamics shape adult patterns, and why it’s time to break the cycle.
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Understanding Boundaries: What They Are and Why They Matter
This blog breaks down what boundaries really are, the different types you need in your life, and practical ways to set them (without guilt).
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Valentine’s Day Can Be Whatever You Want It to Be (Here’s How)
Learn how to ditch Valentine’s Day pressure, communicate your needs, drop unrealistic expectations, and embrace self-love—your way! 💕
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Why Millennial Women are Choosing Psychotherapy to Overcome Self-Doubt and People-Pleasing
Psychotherapy helps millennial women build self-trust, set boundaries, and prioritise their own needs without guilt. T
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