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Stop being a crowd-pleaser

Stop being a crowd-pleaser (Photo: iStock)

In the complex and interesting web of different personalities, individuals who consistently prioritise the needs and desires of others over their own may find themselves unwittingly engaging in patterns of self-sabotage.

These individuals commonly referred to as "people pleasers", exhibit distinctive characteristics and behaviours that, while initially stemming from a well-intentioned desire to maintain harmony, can lead to detrimental consequences for their well-being.

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