7 Surprising Habits Women Develop When They’ve Always Felt Invisible—What Psychology Reveals
The folks at Psychology Today stand behind this, noting that people-pleasing is frequently linked to insecurity and a fear of rejection.
It’s the nervous system’s way of ensuring survival: if I’m pleasant enough, maybe I won’t be ignored or discarded.
But that behavior can lead to internal conflict.
Sacrificing your own needs for others’ approval creates resentment, lowers self-esteem, and can even lead to burnout.
2. Difficulty accepting compliments
“It’s really not a big deal…I just got lucky.” How often do you hear women downplay their success or qualities with that line?
