Picture this: You have a friend who’s moving, and he asks you for help on a Saturday morning when you have plans to do something that you’ve really been looking forward to. You don’t want to hurt your ...

Being "amenable and helpful" at work isn't a bad thing, but people-pleasing won't further your career, according to Kate Mason, PhD. Many professionals feel that saying 'yes' to every ask is necessary ...

Do people constantly refer to how "nice" you are? Are you the person who’s always there at the end of a phone to listen to your friend’s problems – without getting a word in edgeways? Are you ...

Once upon a time, I was a major people-pleaser — a real pushover. I didn’t know where other people ended and I began, and my decisions were based on what would make other people happy or comfortable.