by Iris Savonije | Feb 8, 2025 | Anger, Emotion Regulation, Fear of Speaking up, People Pleasing, Relationships, Speaking up
Reading Time: 4 minutes When I work with clients or talk to women about anger, one of the most common responses I get is: “I don’t really feel that angry.” Many even wonder if they have any anger inside them at all. But as we begin to explore their stories, a...
by Myrthe Glasbergen | Oct 26, 2024 | Boundaries, Fear of Speaking up, People Pleasing, Self-sabotage, Speaking up
In today’s world, many of us struggle with the fear of speaking up—whether it’s saying no, setting boundaries, or sharing our truth. This fear can hold you back from healing, growing, and creating the life you dream of. Learning how to overcome the fear of speaking up...
by Myrthe Glasbergen | Sep 13, 2024 | Anxiety, Boundaries, Complex Trauma, Empowerment, Fear of Speaking up, People Pleasing, Relationships
In this blog, we will explore the fear of conflict, especially the kind that arises when you’re about to express a need, set a boundary, or share your opinion, point of view, or dream. It’s that fear you feel when someone gets angry with you, disagrees, or says...
by Myrthe Glasbergen | Aug 21, 2024 | Anxiety, Boundaries, Fear of abandonment, Fear of Speaking up, Guilt, Hypervigilance, People Pleasing
People pleasing is a common behavior that many of us struggle with, often without even realizing it. This tendency to prioritize others’ needs and feelings over our own can be deeply ingrained, stemming from childhood trauma, emotional neglect and societal...
