Praise during childhood for compliance and helpfulness often conditions women to tie their self-worth to pleasing others. Positive reinforcement makes agreeable behaviors part of their identity. As adults, these women tend to overcommit and avoid saying no due to fear of disappointing others. This fear is deeply rooted in the belief that their value is tied to being helpful and productive, resulting in burnout and misalignment in their lives. This cycle perpetuates struggles with assertiveness and self-identity.
Early praise for compliance often links self-worth to the need to please others, creating a pattern of behavior that persists into adulthood.
Fear of rejection keeps women trapped in overcommitment, prioritizing others' needs over their own, which leads to burnout and misalignment.
Positive reinforcement in youth teaches girls that being helpful and compliant is tied to self-worth, conditioning their adult behaviors.
As adults, many women struggle to say no, fearing disappointment and linking their identity to productivity and helpfulness.
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