Let’s stop being overly affected by others, and focus on our emotional resilience and well-being. People’s words and actions can impact us, but we can minimise this influence. Here’s how: Understanding Compassion: When someone is suffering, we often feel compelled to share their pain. However, true compassion involves helping the person while maintaining a positive […]
8 Ways to Break Free from People-Pleasing
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing Do you often find yourself saying yes and people-pleasing when you want to say no? Do you put others’ needs before your own, leaving yourself overwhelmed and exhausted? If so, you may be caught in the cycle of people-pleasing. In our quest to please others, we often sacrifice our authenticity and […]
Say NO More Often, Stop Being a People Pleaser
Do you say yes to every opportunity, every request, every invite? Why? Just to please others? But is living as a people-pleaser: – keeping you trapped in other people’s expectations – leaving you overwhelmed, exhausted and resentful – undermining your own needs, wellbeing and happiness Learn the power of saying no more often and it’ll […]
Set Boundaries. Take Back Control.
How do you allow others to treat you? Are you clear on what’s ok and what’s not ok? Where do you draw the line? And are you over-committing to too many things? Saying yes to everyone’s requests? Taking responsibility for other people’s feelings? Set clear boundaries in your relationships and in your life, and take […]
Pushing Your Boundaries: Q&A
Question and Answer session with Dr Kim Cunio, the Head of the School of Music at the Australian National University.
Pushing Your Boundaries: Creativity, Collaboration and Calm
Nothing wrong with comfort zones but not much grows there.