Are you a people pleaser? Let’s be real—if you’re highly sensitive, introverted, or struggle with social anxiety, the answer is probably yes. You’ve been trained—by society, by family, maybe even by yourself—to believe that your worth is tied to how much you give. But here’s the hard truth: people-pleasing is self-betrayal. Do you put everyone else before yourself?Is saying “yes” just a reflex—one that keeps you trapped?Have you ever considered that your people-pleasing might actually be hurting the people you love? The Hidden Dangers of Being a People Pleaser Your Relationships Can SufferIronically, trying to make everyone happy often leads to disappointing everyone. Overcommitting drains your energy, making you unreliable, overwhelmed, and distant. People don’t respect you more for saying “yes”—they just expect more from…

Highly Sensitive? Introverted? Socially Anxious? It’s Time to Shut Down Negative Thinking—for Good! Do you have negative thoughts? I do. And let’s be real—so do you. You’ve been trained to. Society thrives on making us doubt ourselves. Especially if you're highly sensitive, introverted, or socially anxious, you’ve been handed a script that says: You're too much. You're too quiet. You're too sensitive. You're not enough. I do! I try to minimize them as much as I can.  It's human nature to have more negative thoughts than positive ones. Negative thoughts are things that none of us really want to have, but we all seem to get at some point. Whether it's about ourselves, the things we're doing, our jobs or other people, it's difficult to…

As highly sensitive people, introverts, or those who struggle with social anxiety, we often feel like we need a roadmap for life—a clear guide on where to go, what to do, and how to navigate a world that can feel overwhelming. But here’s the truth: your best teachers are already all around you. They may not look like teachers in the traditional sense, but life itself is constantly offering you lessons—if you’re open to receiving them. Some of these lessons will come through people: a kind stranger who shares a word of encouragement when you need it most, a co-worker who unknowingly teaches you patience, a neighbor whose resilience inspires you, or even a difficult interaction that forces you to set boundaries. Sometimes, the most…

I partcipate in many online forums. I’m distressed to find that many highly sensitive people, introverts, empaths, and people that are shy and/or have social anxiety would like to be something that they are not. You may be surprised at how many people lack the ability to accept themselves for who they are. Many people are able to put on a front so they appear self-confident when they really aren’t. 

The good news is that, even if you’re one of these people, you can learn how to accept yourself. If you’re suffering from low self worth and confidence, you really do have the ability to turn things around! (more…)