# How to Stop Being a People Pleaser: The Science Behind Why We Do It and How to Stop

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Podcast: [PRODUCTIVITY](https://stenobird.com/podcast/productivity-6443634)
Published: 2026-05-05T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

People pleasing: what being a people pleaser is, why the science says we do it, and 3 ways to stop people pleasing and start protecting your own time and sanity so you can be happier with yourself. STUDY CITATIONS Crocker, J., & Park, L. E. (2004). The costly pursuit of self-esteem. Psychological Bulletin, 130(3), 392–414.Canlı, D., & Karaşar, B. (2021). Predictors of major depressive disorder: The need for social approval and self-esteem. Alpha Psychiatry, 22(1), 38–42. Make su...

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