Why is my kindness not creating the change I had hoped for?
Published over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Here are Two Potential Reasons:
Recently, two of our podcast episodes have sparked profound reflections and conversations within our community. Both episodes contain potential reasons as to why your level of empathy and kindness might not be creating the change you had hoped for.
"Just because you can understand why someone is acting the way they are, it doesn't mean that you have to tolerate it."
Empathy is a beautiful gift, but for empaths and highly sensitive people, it can sometimes lead to tolerating toxic behaviors. Understanding someone’s pain doesn't obligate us to accept their mistreatment or poor behaviors. By setting healthy boundaries, you can cultivate relationships that are both safe and fulfilling. Through real-life examples and practical advice, this episode will help you learn to recognize when your empathy is being exploited and how to stand firm in your own self worth.
Many of us have been conditioned to believe that being agreeable and self-sacrificing is the key to acceptance and love. However, this often leads to resentment and a loss of our authentic self.
In this episode we contrast the differences between loving actions and people-pleasing behaviors to help you uncover how to break free from the people pleasing cycle, reclaim your voice, and establish boundaries that respect both your needs and the needs of others.
Listening to these episodes will equip you with the tools to navigate relationships with greater clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to:
Set and maintain healthy boundaries.
Distinguish between empathy and enabling.
Recognize and shift people-pleasing patterns.
Foster relationships based on mutual respect and authenticity.
Learn practical tools to enhance not only your emotional well-being, but your relationship dynamics. Click here to start listening now: https://maryannwalker.life/podcast
If these topics resonate with you and you feel the need for more personalized guidance, I invite you to work with me. I offer six-week coaching packages designed to help empaths, highly sensitive people, and those struggling with people-pleasing behaviors to create healthier, more balanced lives.
Your journey to self-love and authentic connections is a powerful and courageous one. You deserve relationships that honor your worth and foster genuine connection.
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