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Are You a "Fixer"? The Hidden Link Between People-Pleasing and Fixing People
đ¶ Bob the Builder, can you fix it?đ¶ For some of us, that question feels a little too familiar. If youâre always the one smoothing things over or solving everyoneâs problems, you might be stuck in the fixer role. Letâs talk about why itâs exhausting, how itâs linked to anxious attachment and people-pleasing, and how to stop carrying emotional weight that isnât yours.
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The Hidden Cost of Repressed Anger in Women
You were taught to be easygoing, agreeable, and ânice.â But not angry. For many women, anger feels unsafe â even shameful. But what if anger isnât the problem? What if itâs the part of you thatâs finally ready to be heard?
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Perfectionism Is ExhaustingâHereâs How to Let Go Without Falling Apart
Perfectionism feels like control, but underneath, itâs fear, self-doubt, and never feeling good enough. This post unpacks where it comes from, why itâs so common (especially if youâre 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 itâs 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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Say No at Work Without Feeling Guilty (or Over-Explaining)
Struggling to say no at work without feeling guilty? Youâre not alone. Many people-pleasers find themselves over-explaining, overcommitting,
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