Pleasers Quote by Joyce Maynard
“For 25 years, I did take my responsibilities as a pleaser of others sufficiently seriously.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
She admits neglecting personal responsibility to please others for decades.
In simple terms: Neglecting self for others.
Prioritize your own needs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- career decisions
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries will you set?
- How does pleasing others affect your wellbeing?
Changing habits is hard when fear of conflict persists.