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How to Stop People-Pleasing: Why It Runs Deep and How to Start Changing It (Part 2)

Saying no doesn’t make you bad. In Part 2, discover why breaking free from people-pleasing starts with small steps—and how to take them.

Jane Nevell

Jul 173 min read

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Why People-Pleasing Runs Deep – And How It Starts (Part 1)

People-pleasing can feel like second nature — but it often starts deep in childhood. This blog explores how subtle emotional conditioning shapes your identity, and why understanding the roots is the first step in reclaiming your true self.

Jane Nevell

Jul 173 min read

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The Emotional Cost of People-Pleasing – And How to Find Your True Self Again

When you’ve spent a lifetime trying to be liked, helpful, or “good,” it’s easy to lose sight of who you really are. This blog explores the hidden roots of people-pleasing, the emotional toll of losing yourself, and the gentle steps you can take to start coming home to your true self.

Jane Nevell

Jul 164 min read

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Am I Just Being Kind — or Am I People-Pleasing?

Kindness and people-pleasing can look similar on the outside — but feel completely different on the inside. This blog explores how to tell the difference, why it matters, and how to honour your own needs without guilt.

Jane Nevell

May 164 min read

Measuring Your Worth Through Everyone Else’s Eyes

This blog explores how approval-seeking shapes our behaviour, why we lose touch with our truth, and what it takes to reclaim our self-worth from others’ opinions.

Jane Nevell

Apr 95 min read

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Why We People-Please: The Hidden Roots and Lasting Impact

People-pleasing can look like kindness—but often hides deeper fears, survival patterns, and identity loss. Here’s how to recognise it and start healing.

Jane Nevell

Apr 14 min read

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How to Start Using Your Voice – One Small Step at a Time

Do you hold back from speaking up or saying what you really think? This blog explores why it happens—and how to take small, manageable steps toward using your voice. Whether you’re afraid of conflict, rejection, or just unsure how to begin, this gentle guide is here to support your next step.

Jane Nevell

Mar 234 min read

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Breaking the Habit of Staying Silent: Why Speaking Up Feels Hard & How to Change It

Have you spent years staying quiet to keep the peace? This blog explores why speaking up feels hard—and how to gently begin using your voice without guilt or fear.

Jane Nevell

Mar 103 min read

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How to Stop People-Pleasing: Why It Runs Deep and How to Start Changing It (Part 2)

Why People-Pleasing Runs Deep – And How It Starts (Part 1)

The Emotional Cost of People-Pleasing – And How to Find Your True Self Again

Am I Just Being Kind — or Am I People-Pleasing?

Measuring Your Worth Through Everyone Else’s Eyes

Why We People-Please: The Hidden Roots and Lasting Impact

How to Start Using Your Voice – One Small Step at a Time

Breaking the Habit of Staying Silent: Why Speaking Up Feels Hard & How to Change It

Ready to put yourself first?

Sign up to receive my monthly newsletter—and you’ll get instant access to your free guide:

5 Simple Steps to Stop People-Pleasing and Start Prioritising Yourself.

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