People-Pleasing's Hidden Cost: Therapist Reveals Emotional Burnout & Healing

• People-pleasing, often disguised as niceness, leads to exhaustion, resentment, and emotional burnout.
• Archana Singhal, a therapist, explains it's a survival response from childhood, fearing conflict or rejection.
• It causes disconnection from self, prioritizing others' needs, and excessive apologies, believing they are responsible for others' emotions.
• Healing involves rebuilding self-worth, valuing oneself independently of external approval, and embracing self-compassion.
• Tips include noticing patterns, exploring fears, setting gentle boundaries, accepting discomfort, and practicing clear communication.

Why It Matters: People-pleasing, a survival response, leads to burnout; heal by valuing self and setting boundaries.