Jennifer Mann asks whether people pleasing triggers feelings of anxiety...
or if it’s the other way round People pleasing is often seen as a root cause of anxiety People-pleasing is often seen as a root cause of anxiety, a behavioural pattern where one seeks validation and approval from others at the expense of their own needs and well-being. However, an emerging perspective and our clinical experience working with thousands of clients from all over the world suggest that anxiety itself may be the catalyst that triggers people-pleasing behaviours. To understand this relationship, we will delve into the connections and root causes of anxiety and people-pleasing, explore the physiological and psychological responses rooted in the nervous system, and provide actionable tools.
The root causes: anxiety and people-pleasing.
