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People Pleaser

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Yes, you are kind and respectful to others. Yes, you care about their feeling. Yes, you try to make them happy with your efforts. There is nothing bad in it. . But what if your this habit becomes obsession. And that destroys your own self-esteem and mental health. Starting from frustration, to feeling helpless in expressing on thoughts and opinion. It all happens when you ignore your own happiness for people. Be kind always to people but not at cost of your own self-esteem. Set boundaries and stick to them, that's a fair deal. Moreover, you don't need to prove your worthiness to every person. We can't satisfy all of them. So it's good to set the boundaries and never drop the head.

Imposter Syndrome

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While it’s common to experience doubt every now and then, the qualifying feelings of imposter syndrome are stark thought and behavioral patterns. Do any of the following sound familiar?⁠⁠ Perfectionism - if you have ever been labeled a perfectionist, set extremely high standards for yourself, or feel like unless you complete 100% of your goals without error you are not doing well, this may be a sign of imposter syndrome.⁠ Expert - have you ever stopped yourself from asking a question or applying to a job because you didn’t already know the answer or meet all the criteria? Those who hold themselves back for fear of not being qualified without even trying fall into imposter syndrome territory.⁠ Lone Wolf - if you are the type who does not like to be a part of a team or ask for help for fear of feeling like a failure or fraud, you may be experiencing imposter syndrome.⁠ ⁠There are other psychological difficulties associated with imposter syndrome such as feelings of shame, guilt, anxie...