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How people-pleasing corrupts your authentic voice

I realized I've been code-switching my sense of humor so much that I don't remember what I actually find funny anymore versus what gets the reaction I want.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The constant adaptation to others' expectations has severed your connection to your own genuine responses and preferences.

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