Why Do I Avoid Difficult Conversations, Uncomfortable Emotions and Self-Reflection?

Dr. John Schinnerer  GuideToSelf.com | LoveIsntEnough.net | TheEvolvedCaveman.com  Avoidance. That sneaky little bastard that convinces you scrolling Instagram is somehow more important than feeling your feelings… having that tough conversation… or, God forbid,...

How Do You Reclaim Your Needs Without Feeling Selfish? (People Pleasing Part 3)

By Dr. John Schinnerer  LoveIsntEnough.net | TheEvolvedCaveman.com | GuideToSelf.com | JoreeRose.com | MindfulnessAndTherapyCenter.com Alright, you beautiful recovering doormat—you made it to Part 3 of how to stop being a people pleaser. Gold star for you! In Part 1,...

Why Does People Pleasing Lead to Conflict and Resentment? (Part 2)

By Dr. John Schinnerer  LoveIsntEnough.net | GuideToSelf.com | JoreeRose.com Welcome back, brave soul. Here is how you can stop being a people pleaser!  If you survived Part 1, where we sliced open the people pleasing beast and poked at its guts (a.k.a. crappy...

Are You Everyone’s Emotional Janitor? How to Stop People Pleasing (Part 1)

By Dr. John Schinnerer How to stop being a people pleaser! Let’s be real –: people pleasing is emotional self-sabotage disguised as kindness. You think you’re being generous. You think you’re the “good guy” (or girl). But underneath all that agreeable surface is...

Is People-Pleasing Killing Your Sex Life and Your Relationship?

By Dr. John Schinnerer GuideToSelf.com LoveIsntEnough.net Let’s get real for a second: many of us—especially the chronic overachievers and conflict-avoiders—suck at setting boundaries. We say “yes” when we mean “no way,” all in the name of being liked, loved, or at...