Posts tagged authenticity
How People-Pleasing Affects Your Health: Stress, Burnout, and Chronic Illness by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
How People-Pleasing Affects Your Health: Stress, Burnout, and Chronic Illness by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

People-pleasing may seem like an act of kindness, but it often leads to emotional exhaustion, weakened boundaries, and even chronic health issues. Learn how self-suppression, stress, and societal conditioning contribute to burnout and autoimmune disorders—and how breaking free from people-pleasing can restore your well-being.

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AutismJulie Bjellandpeople-pleasing, boundaries, self-care, burnout, chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, authenticity, self-worth, mental health, neurodivergent, highly sensitive person, masking, autoimmune diseases, Gabor Maté, self-advocacyComment
Breaking Free from Perfection: Embracing Your Authentic Self by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Breaking Free from Perfection: Embracing Your Authentic Self by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

I recently read an excerpt that resonated deeply. It highlighted our unrealistic pursuit of perfection for acceptance. As sensitive and neurodiverse individuals, we often feel pressured to meet societal and familial expectations, which can be exhausting and unattainable.

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Julie Bjellandhighly sensitive person, HSP, self-acceptance, authenticity, perfectionism, mental health, personal growth, neurodiversity, emotional wellness, sensitivity, embracing imperfection, HSP support, highly sensitive individuals, self-improvement, overcoming perfectionism, mental well-being, sensitive empowerment, personal development, emotional resilience, authentic livingComment