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The People-Pleaser

First The Good news:

People like you. Truly.

You are the first person your friends and family think of when they need something–a ride to the airport, last-minute childcare, or help with a big work project. This is because you show up. Always.

Here’s the bad news: you always show up because you are afraid to let people down. You enjoy the affirmation you receive when people tell you how much they need you. You hate to disappoint anyone, ever. So you say “yes” to everyone. You may even believe God requires you to serve others in this way, even to the detriment of your priorities.

Therefore, you truly have too much on your plate. You take on more than is humanly possible and cram too much into life. Your “yeses” to everyone else mean you are always saying “no” to yourself. You sacrifice rest, margin, and oftentimes your family and home, because you don’t know how to say “no” to anyone you love (and maybe even to people you don’t love.)

Next Step for The People Pleaser

The next time someone asks something from you, practice delaying your response. Before you say “yes” to anyone, stop. This is your new mantra: “Let me check my calendar and get back to you on that.” Simply providing some separation between the person asking for your time and your response to that request can give you the clarity to make a wise decision.