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If you’ve ever been told you ‘just need to be more assertive’, or felt unappreciated when you go the extra mile and put yourself last, then this article is for you.  Because there is a better way to live your life, at home and at work, than constantly seeking approval and acceptance from others. What […]

Five ways to stop people pleasing at work

People pleasing

As a Quiet Leader, criticism can be tough to receive, process and let go. Taking it as the gift it sometimes is, can feel impossible, so here’s some thoughts on how receive it and process it in a way that suits your nervous system.  For a start, what can be perceived as criticism? There are […]

How Quiet Leaders can take criticism less personally

Perfectionism

At times, and as introvert, sensitive, or empathic ‘Quiet Leaders’, differentiating and untangling the mix of kindness and people- pleasing in our lives, can be really difficult. Here’s my take on it. Kindness is important – one of my core values involves kindness – ‘Flourishing’ (enabling the health, wellbeing, ease, and joy of all – […]

Kindness or People-Pleasing?

People pleasing