Have you ever felt that pressure to go along with what others want in order to keep the peace over Christmas? Do you bite your lip when making plans with your nearest and dearest, or keep all too quiet on the family WhatsApp group for fear of offending someone?
It’s a situation many of us fall into at this time of year. But whilst there needs to be a healthy give and take in our relationships, this can be a challenging balance to find alongside societal and family expectations, and even more so when we ‘people please’ or take on the responsibility of making everyone happy.
People pleasing is a compulsion to look after others at the expense of your own needs and wants. It’s particularly prevalent at this time,
