Have you ever agreed to plans you did not want to attend just because your friends might feel bad if you said no? Or perhaps you have stayed quiet when a joke hurt your feelings because you did not want to spoil the mood. If this sounds familiar, you may be putting other people’s comfort
Other people’s expectations can quietly influence many of the decisions you make. You may choose a career because your family thinks it’s respectable. You may stay in a relationship because people around you think you should. You may avoid trying something new because you’re worried about what others will say. Sometimes, you don’t even realise
Stop shrinking yourself is easier said than done. Sometimes, you may find yourself speaking more quietly because you don’t want to seem too confident. You may hide your opinions because you don’t want someone to disagree with you. You might say “it’s okay” when something actually hurt you. Maybe you avoid celebrating your achievements because
Protect your peace by learning to recognize what drains your emotional energy and deciding what deserves your attention. You do not have to respond to every message, attend every event, solve everyone’s problems, or stay in every situation that constantly leaves you exhausted. Many people struggle with this because they worry that saying no will