Why People-Pleasing Feels Safer Than Authenticity and How to Stop Fawning

Why People-Pleasing Feels Safer Than Authenticity and How to Stop FawningBy: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 06/12/2024

For those who’ve adopted the fawn response, it can feel like being “NICE” and making sure people are happy is the only way to stay safe, avoid conflict, and remain connected to others. In this blog post, we’ll explore why the fawn response happens, how it impacts us in daily life, and most importantly what you can do to begin stepping out of people-pleasing patterns.

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Why People-Pleasing Feels Safer Than Authenticity and How to Stop Fawning

How to Handle Triggers Without Taking the Bait and ACTUALLY Experience Emotional Freedom

How to Handle Triggers Without Taking the Bait and ACTUALLY Experience Emotional FreedomBy: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 07/10/2024

A trigger is anything in your environment that taps into an unresolved emotional wound. It’s the salt on the wound. If you had a physical cut on your hand and someone poured salt on it, it would hurt. But if your skin was healed, the salt wouldn’t bother you at all.

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How to Handle Triggers Without Taking the Bait and ACTUALLY Experience Emotional Freedom