People Pleasing: Understand Why You Say Yes When You Mean No, Break the Trauma Pattern of Over-Giving, and Finally Live as Your Authentic Self - Couverture souple

Naomi Ashford

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798240909580

Editeur : Naomi Ashford, 2026

Synopsis

Do you constantly put other people's needs before your own? Do you find yourself saying "yes" when you desperately want to say "no"? Do you fear disappointing others, setting boundaries, or expressing your true feelings? If so, you may be experiencing the fawn response-a lesser-known trauma response that causes people to seek safety through pleasing, accommodating, and over-giving to others, often at the expense of their own well-being. In People Pleasing: The Fawn Response, you'll discover why breaking free from people-pleasing is about much more than learning to be assertive. It's about understanding the deeper emotional patterns that drive your behavior and learning how to reconnect with your authentic self. Many people spend years trapped in cycles of over-explaining, avoiding conflict, seeking approval, and neglecting their own needs. What often appears to be kindness or selflessness may actually be a survival strategy developed long ago to avoid rejection, criticism, abandonment, or emotional pain. Inside this compassionate and practical guide, you'll learn: ¿ What the fawn response is and how it develops ¿ The connection between trauma, attachment patterns, and people-pleasing behaviors ¿ Why setting boundaries can feel so uncomfortable and even frightening ¿ How chronic approval-seeking affects relationships, self-esteem, and emotional well-being ¿ The hidden costs of over-giving, perfectionism, and conflict avoidance ¿ Practical techniques for developing healthier boundaries ¿ How to identify your needs, values, and authentic desires ¿ Strategies for overcoming guilt when prioritizing yourself ¿ How to build more balanced, fulfilling, and genuine relationships ¿ Steps toward greater self-confidence, self-respect, and emotional freedom This book is not about becoming selfish or uncaring. It is about learning that your needs matter too. It is about developing the courage to be honest, authentic, and emotionally present without feeling responsible for everyone else's happiness. Whether you've struggled with people-pleasing your entire life or have only recently discovered the concept of the fawn response, this book offers practical insights and supportive guidance to help you break old patterns and create healthier relationships with yourself and others. It's time to stop living for approval and start living as the person you truly are. Your journey toward authenticity begins here.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Naomi Ashford
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798240909580
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible