Christmas often feels like a marathon of obligations. Between trying to meet everyone’s expectations and making sure no one feels left out, the joy you hoped to experience can easily get buried under stress and pressure. In this post, I’ll explore how people-pleasing shows up at Christmas, why we fall into these patterns, and what steps you can take to break free from the cycle.

People-pleasing, masking, and a lifelong feeling of being ‘too much’ or ‘difficult’ can all be deeply intertwined with the ADHD experience, particularly when you've spent years trying to fit into a world that doesn’t quite understand you.

People-pleasing might feel like it's keeping the peace, but over time, it can have serious consequences for your mental and physical health and you could be on a slipper slope to burnout.

Whilst it’s natural to want to be seen as a well-liked team player and build positive relationships, the habit of always putting others’ needs before your own and going the extra mile can lead to burnout, frustration, resentment, and a loss of authenticity. Here’s how to stop…

Often people-pleasing is seen as ‘nice’ and being about being kind and helpful when there’s much more to it than that! Here I discuss 5 common myths about people-pleasing and tell you more about what people-pleasing is.