How to set boundaries and stop people pleasing at work

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People-pleasing tendencies can become debilitating if left unchecked. Here are some people-pleasing archetypes and ways you can break out of them.

People-pleasing tendencies manifest in many different ways, such as saying “yes” when you really want to say “no,” or by putting other people’s happiness above your needs. While this tendency is often rooted in good intentions, people pleasing can often be a hindrance to our growth.

As a Nepalese, queer woman, I’ve grappled with these ingrained tendencies in both my personal and professional life. In many South-Asian communities, there’s an emphasis on self-sacrifice and putting the needs of others first, especially for women.

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