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When people-pleasing overrides authentic choice

I said yes to hosting Thanksgiving dinner even though I do not want to because I could not figure out how to say no without seeming selfish.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The fear of disappointing others often leads to the systematic disappointment of oneself.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Priority and what it actually means?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.