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Mastering Midlife with Heidi

60. Tired of Feeling Responsible for Everyone Else’s Happiness? 15 Habits to Stop

April 07, 2025 • Heidi Gustafson

If you're someone who bends over backwards to keep the peace, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn how you can stop carrying the emotional weight of everyone else and start breathing more freely in your own life. In this episode, you’ll learn:

How fear of disappointment can lead us to compromise our own needs and well-being
The 15 specific behaviors to stop that can help break the cycle of people pleasing
Steps to take in order to reclaim your voice and become the author of your own life, rather than a supporting actor in someone else's

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