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People Pleasing

All articles tagged with #people pleasing

social-trends5 months ago

Gen Z adopts 'Fawning' as their new stress response

The article discusses how growing up online and social media exposure have contributed to Gen Z's tendency to be people-pleasers, driven by heightened feelings of rejection and validation-seeking. It highlights that this behavior is a response to the digital environment's constant connectivity and opportunities for validation or rejection, and offers insights into how individuals can work to move away from this pattern by practicing mindfulness and setting boundaries.

psychology1 year ago

"Uncovering the Unexpected: 6 Surprising Trauma Responses in Different Personality Types"

Trauma responses include fight, flight, freeze, and fawning, with fawning being the least known. People exhibiting fawning behaviors, such as people-pleasing, over-apologizing, and excessive helping, may be stuck in a trauma response without realizing it. Understanding these responses can help individuals take steps towards self-discovery, setting boundaries, and breaking harmful habits.