Have you ever found yourself saying “yes” when you desperately wanted to say “no”? Or maybe you’ve swallowed your true thoughts to keep the peace, even as resentment bubbled inside you. If these scenarios sound familiar, you might be caught in the cycle of people pleasing – that exhausting pattern of prioritizing others’ needs and opinions above your own. I’ve been there too, and I know how it gradually erodes your sense of self until your authentic voice becomes a whisper you can barely hear. People pleasing isn’t just about being nice – it’s a complex behavior pattern often rooted…