Are you constantly saying "yes" when you really mean "no"? Do you show up to plans when you’re exhausted and you’d rather go to bed? Ever find yourself agreeing to tasks you secretly dread? Or going on dates with people you don’t want to because you don’t want to ‘hurt their feelings’? Whether or not you identify yourself as a ‘people pleaser’. it's time to decode the art of saying "no" and reclaiming your energy so you can learn to love all of your layers and celebrate yourself and your truth this year
In this week’s episode of the OPENHOUSE Podcast, sponsored by Sol de Janeiro, Louise & psychotherapist Stephanie Therapy dive into:

What people-pleasing is 

How it forms

Why we’re scared to say no (or maybe why you hate conflict)

The healing hack in asking yourself ‘what is the fear behind this feeling’?


How this is often a coping mechanism to childhood

Identifying whether you are people-pleasing for those who wouldn't do the same for you

Where to start with breaking the cycle of people pleasing 

The concept of ‘baby boundaries’

How to communicate your new boundaries to those around you - and so much more. 

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