Being concerned about others’ feelings and always being ready to jump in and help are terrific traits in a friend and partner. But when it comes to your health, being a people pleaser can backfire.

The best way to please a people-pleaser? Understand where they’re coming from. For people-pleasers, the tendency to put their needs on the back-burner and prioritize other’s desires usually stems from ...

Over a decade ago, business performance consultant Ryan Estis transitioned from being a salesperson out in the field to being a manager. He moved from an environment where it was his job to make ...

Like most people, I’ve always tried to be a nice person. I thought it was a good quality to have, that it would make me friends, and make those around me happy. But in trying to be nice, I conflated ...

Many commentators took issue with my claim that happiness comes when we live with total integrity—when we stop people-pleasing and start living more authentically. I understand entirely why a lot of ...

The easy way to check in with yourself, learn to set boundaries, and honor your needs. For most of my life, I was more concerned with other people’s needs than my own. Looking back, I realize it’s the ...

Rodrigo has struck a chord with listeners of all ages, as she has become a household name almost overnight. Her first album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts, with two of the singles receiving ...

DEAR ERIC: I’m pretty sure I should seek therapy. As a longtime first responder with probable PTSD, plus recent marital issues and the recent deaths of a number of close loved ones, I feel the need to ...