Posted @withregram • @presence_embodied Have you ever noticed how some people, perhaps even you and perhaps even me, become unusually adept at saying “yes” to just about everything?
It’s like a reflex, almost as if every ‘yes’ helps stitch a little more self-worth into our fabric.
This behavior, often unnoticed, stems from a deeply rooted desire to be liked and accepted, a lesser-known response to trauma that many of us carry without even realizing it.
Trauma is widely recognized for its role in fostering addictive behaviors, ways to numb or escape painful memories.
However, it also crafts more subtle patterns in our lives.
When we’ve received the message early on that we’re not enough, we can become chronic people-pleasers. We constantly strive to prove our worthiness of love and attention, bending over backwards to meet others’ needs, often at the expense of our own.
This people-pleasing isn’t just about being nice; it’s a coping mechanism, a shield against the fear of rejection. It’s a way we unconsciously keep ourselves safe, believing that if we’re indispensable to others, we won’t be left alone with the pain we know all too well.
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Acknowledging this can be both tender and transformative.
It allows us to begin the journey of setting boundaries and finding validation from within rather than from the endless cycle of ‘yes’.
So, if you find yourself worn out from the weight of all these ‘yeses’, consider this a gentle invitation to explore what might lie beneath. 🧡
Thank you @gabormatemd 🙏
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