Do you ever find yourself in situations where you’re suffering through discomfort, wishing that you would have just said “no”? Have you ever been answering to other people’s repeated emergencies, even though you know it’s of their own making? Did you often feel guilt or shame at even the thought of saying “no”? In our research, we've found that the following four fears contribute to people-pleasing behaviour: 1. The Fear of Rejection and Abandonment 2. The Fear of Conflict or Anger 3. The Fear of Criticism and Being Disliked 4. The Fear of Losing Control and Not Being Needed In this episode we explore these fears, as well as the following topics: - Attachment Vs. Authenticity - Dr. Gabor Maté - What does your “Yes” really mean? - When to say “No” #peoplepleasing #howtosetboundaries #peoplepleaser #rejection #abandonment #fearofconflict #nomeansno #nomeansyes #boundaries #settingboundaries #attachment #attachmentstyles #attachmentauthenticity #whentosayno