Authentic Kindness And People Pleasing

No. Authentic Kindness People Pleasing 1 Saying "no" when I'm at my limit or need a break Saying "yes" then feeling regret + resentment later 2 Letting someone know when they've hurt me or crossed a boundary Keeping feelings + needs to myself out of fear or shame 3 Refusing to enable behaviour that harms my nervous system Allowing harmful behaviour in order not to "lose" someone's love 4 Standing up for myself in a compassionate way Denying my reality or taking on someone else's as truth 5 Beleiving in someone's ability to do what's best for them Feeling like I need to fix or rescue someone because they need me     No. Authentic Kindness People Pleasing 1 Comes from genuine care and choice Comes from fear of rejection or conflict 2 Rooted in self-respect and boundaries Rooted in self-abandonment and guilt 3 "I want to" "I feel I have to" 4 Leaves you feeling connected and nourished Leaves you feeling drained and resentful 5 Giving without expectation Giving to gain approval or avoid disapproval 6 Saying "no" when needed without feeling guilty Saying "yes" at your own expense 7 Acts align with values Acts align with others' demands