No idea who said this first, but: you can’t please everyone, you’re not pizza. And even then I would argue that there are people out there who do not like pizza. Haven’t yet come across one of those people but I’m certain they exist. If you’re one of them, please comment below.

But the point I’m trying to make is that even pizza will not be able to please everyone. In this blogpost, we’re focusing on a type that many of us can relate to—the ‘People-Pleaser.’ If you find yourself always putting others’ needs before your own, struggling to say ‘no,’ or avoiding conflict at all costs, then keep on reading…

'It takes courage to say yes to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol.' *Brené Brown

We live in a world that glorifies hustle, packed calendars are worn like gold medals, and being busy for some reason shows off how important you are. If you’re someone who constantly feels the need to do more because of all this, but long to escape this franticness so you can actually enjoy your life already before you retire, then keep on reading…

“Analysis paralysis…

…a psychological phenomenon that occurs when someone is unable to make a decision due to overthinking a problem. It can happen when someone is faced with too many variables, or when they are afraid of making a mistake or experiencing a negative outcome(…)”

"Overthinking is the art of creating problems that weren’t even there and the art of turning a fly into an elephant, only to have you wonder 5 years down the line what you were actually worried about if you even remember it at all. If you find yourself caught in endless loops of worry, rehashing past conversations, or getting stuck in analysis paralysis, then you’re probably overthinking (...)"

"You might have seen this in movies quite a few times, on one of the characters' shoulders sits a little angel with the good advice or being supportive and compassionate, and on the other side sits a little devil whispering the worst possible suggestions into your ear, throwing harsh comments around and full embracing being a negative Nancy. And no matter who you are or where you are on your journey, you’ve probably experienced that little voice in your head that just doesn’t seem to run out of criticism.

That’s the inner critic (...)"

"(...) What exactly is an ‘Excuse Finder’? It’s someone who consistently finds reasons not to take action on things they know are important or beneficial to them. We’re not talking about the occasional ‘I don’t feel like it today.’ This goes deeper. It’s a pattern of behaviour where you avoid tasks, responsibilities, or opportunities that could move you forward (...)"

"“Perfection is the enemy of progress” - and how right Winston Churchill was with this quote.

In other words, you could also say perfectionism is just another word for procrastination. Because whilst we endlessly strive for that perfect Instagram post, that perfect episode, that perfect insert any goal or outcome you want to achieve, we actually waste so much time and energy and resources whilst we could have done it with good enough long ago, learn from what worked well and what didn’t and build on that.(...)"

“ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership.

We all have goals we want to reach, challenges we’re striving to overcome and times when we feel stuck. Partnering with a coach can change your life, setting you on a path to greater personal and professional fulfillment.”

“So, you’re running a business as a one-woman show. You have a BIG vision, you put in the work, you show up every.single.day to do the DO. You surround yourself with the right people, you show up online, the sign at your “show front” says open, and you serve some dreamy clients. But you haven’t reached that big goal yet, there aren’t enough clients yet. You didn’t retire your partner yet or haven’t upgraded to a house with a room just for your pet yet. You’re not yet world-famous. And so you question: “Why am I not where I wanna be YET?" (…)

“Self-improvement, personal growth, reaching goals, and working for your own dreams is not only ringle-rosy perfect, they DO come at a certain cost. This is why so many people might never even try to pursue what they actually want to do or give up along the way because the toll might not be bearable for them, and instead choose the pain or cost of regret (…)”

“Confidence is created the more often you do what you don’t feel confident in.”

“Let’s be honest, how much ownership do you take for your results? If there are none, are you quick to blame external factors (like too many meetings on your plate and no time to follow through (…) But also I want to ask you if there are some, are you owning those? Are you celebrating?

Taking ownership of our actions is an important part of dealing with success AND failure. When we take responsibility for our mistakes and achievements, we empower ourselves to make changes and improve (…)”