112. How To Be Awesome At Not Being A People Pleaser

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On today's show, Lindsay talks about how to get out of the cycle of trying to please everyone around you. It’s so easy to be completely consumed with trying to gain the approval of others. And to want everyone that you come in contact with to think you are a “good person” or an “awesome mom” or a “great employee” or whatever it is. But in this, often we end up needing other people's validation in order to feel worthwhile and loved.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our intentions are good, but suppressing who we really are and what we need is a one way trip in feeling out of control, overwhelmed and exhausted.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this podcast channel, Lindsay talks all the time about productivity tips.  But the truth is - if you struggle with this at all - the most effective way to reclaim control of your life is to begin to accept who you truly are, and to express yourself in the most authentic way possible.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">No facades to please others.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">No settling for less.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">No apologies.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Just being who you are and doing what you want.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Because here’s the thing… it’s just a colossal waste of time. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allowing other people to determine how you operate my life is incredibly inefficient, but even worse, it can result in a lot of unhealthy behaviors that Lindsay outlines in this episode. Behaviors like… </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1. No boundaries.  No idea how to say no.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">2. Perfectionism</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">3. Put yourself last</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">4. Expect others to return the favor</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">5. Holding yourself back. </span></p> <p><