08/08/2026
People-pleasing can look like kindness.
But sometimes underneath the constant "yes", the overthinking, the guilt and the fear of disappointing people is something much deeper:
A fear of being rejected for being yourself.
Learning boundaries isn't about becoming selfish, cold or uncaring.
It's about learning that your needs matter too.
Sometimes the hardest boundary isn't saying no.
It's sitting with the guilt after you've said it.
But you don't have to keep abandoning yourself to keep other people comfortable.
Healing can mean learning to care for others without losing yourself in the process. 🌿
If this resonates with you, therapy can offer a safe space to explore where those patterns came from and what you want to do differently.
🌿 Garon Green Therapies
Counselling | Walk & Talk Therapy | Reiki
West Oxfordshire & Cotswolds
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