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How to Stop Being a People Pleaser Without Guilt (3 Easy Tips)
About this episode
✨ Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts — a brand new series from the Squiggly Careers podcast, bringing you quick career tips in just 5 minutes, every Thursday. In this shortcut, Helen shares a practical idea to help you spot and stop people pleasing at work, so you can set boundaries, protect your time, and focus on what matters most.
How To Stop Being A People Pleaser (3 Tips)
Episode 499
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts
00:35 What is people pleasing?
01:09 Tip 1 - Find your pause statement
02:06 Tip 2 - Use "don't" rather than "can't"
03:45 Tip 3 - Practice your no-cabulary
05:10 A reminder for your week
🎯 What You’ll Learn
- Why people pleasing can hold you back in your career
- A simple shortcut to say no with confidence
- How to create small shifts that protect your priorities
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