How a No Can Show Up In Your Body
Have you felt the difference a “no” and a “yes” within? Sometimes it can be even harder to honor the “no.” Maybe there was a time when someone asked you for a favor or to take on a project and deep down you felt a “no,” but anxiety influenced saying yes and people pleasing…
A Non-Exhaustive List of The Most Loving Things You Can Do For Yourself
Self-love isn't a switch you flip on; it's a journey of exploration and acceptance. Here are some practices to cultivate lasting self-love:
Give your inner child what they craved when you were younger. This might involve creative expression, playtime, or simply feeling safe and loved.
Holistic Therapy for Overcoming Self-Abandonment and People-Pleasing with Paige Bond, LMFT
Read the full post here on Paige Bond’s website: Host, therapist, and non monogamy coach Paige Bond is joined by Sabrina Rodorigo, a licensed clinical social worker, yoga teacher, and Reiki practitioner.
Ever wondered why you get that pit in your stomach when you commit to something you secretly resented doing? Or feel like you go above and beyond in your relationships just to keep the peace? You might even feel guilty for resting on the rare occasion you do take care of yourself.
Sabrina shares how to release bodily emotions from childhood trauma, people-pleasing, self abandonment, and holistic healing. Sabrina shares insights into the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit and explains how modalities like yoga and Reiki can help in trauma recovery.
This episode also gets into setting boundaries, cultivating self compassion, and practical tips for balancing personal care with external demands. Tune in to learn actionable steps to create a healthier, more fulfilling life and relationships.
People Pleasing Has Little to Do with Keeping Others Happy
People-pleasing is an external attempt to prove your worthiness to another person. It may be hard for you to believe you are worthy, just as you are. We may consciously think “I don’t want to let this person down” or “If I say no, they will be mad, upset, disappointed, etc.” Because the idea was planted somewhere of “I’m not worthy” or “I am only worthy when I do xyz,” self-sabotage sets in to confirm these beliefs.
5 Signs Your Inner Child Needs Therapy
Your inner child holds onto all the experiences, positive and negative, from your younger years. Sometimes, these experiences can leave them feeling hurt, scared, or unseen. Cue your inner child acting out in relationships, at work, and more. Therapy can be a powerful tool to help you heal your inner child through validation, reparenting, and empowerment. So, how do you know if your inner child might benefit from therapy? Here are 5 signs to watch out for: