Why People-Pleasing Feels Safer Than Authenticity and How to Stop Fawning
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 06/12/2024For 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 We Avoid, Overthink, and Stay Busy – Everything You Need To Know About the Flight Response
By: Dr Ashleigh Moreland Published on: 22/11/2024The flight response doesn’t always mean physically running away; instead, it often shows up in the need to mentally check out, avoid challenging conversations, or keep ourselves “too busy” to pause and reflect and be present with the REALLY uncomfortable stuff.
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