Les 1
Welcome And Introduction To The Inner Work
Today, we begin by creating a safe, compassionate space where we can explore these patterns without judgment. We'll start by looking at where people-pleasing shows up in your life and begin uncovering its deeper emotional roots.
Les 2
Understanding The Root: Tracing The Origins Of People Pleasing
Explore the emotional and psychological roots of people-pleasing, including childhood influences and early experiences.
Begin identifying core beliefs such as: "I am only valuable if I make others happy" or "I must put others' needs before mine to be loved.
Les 3
Healing The Wounds: Exploring the Guilt And Fear Around Saying No
Uncover and release the guilt, fear, and shame that often arise when people-pleasers are asked to assert their boundaries.
Dive into emotional discomfort that can arise with saying No or setting a limit, including feelings of guilt.
Les 4
Rewriting Your Story: Challenging Limiting Beliefs And Embracing Empowerment
Shift from limiting beliefs to empowering beliefs, and replace the story of people-pleasing with a healthier narrative.
Learn to identify limiting beliefs that support your people-pleasing behavior, for example, "I have to be perfect to be loved."
Les 5
Learning To Listen To Your Body: Understanding Your Boundaries Physically
Develop greater body awareness to recognize when your boundaries are being crossed, and when it's time to assert them.
Explore how the body holds information about boundaries and how we often ignore or suppress body signals (tension, discomfort, fatigue, etc.).
Les 6
Building The Muscle: Practicing Boundary Setting With Compassion
Begin the process of actually setting boundaries in real-life situations, with compassion and confidence.
Learn to communicate boundaries effectively using compassionate language, without aggression or passivity.
Les 7
Integration And Moving Forward: Embodying Your Boundaries In Daily Life
Reinforce and integrate the practice of boundary setting, learning to continue the healing process beyond the course.
Discuss how to make boundary setting a daily practice, especially during challenging situations.