Fear of disappointing others

Many people fear disappointing others and find themselves caught in a perpetual state of turmoil, anxiety and stress.  It may be due to very low self-esteem with an individual feeling they are not good enough with anything they do for others simply not valued.  Others may be facing choices they believe conflict with others’ expectations and, if voiced, will raise conflict and misunderstanding.  The person fearing that they are or will disappoint others, will eventually become depressed since there is a price to pay for not speaking our truth and living in accordance with our values.

If you are facing a choice you fear will disappoint others, I suggest you seek help to work through the pros and cons of the choice.  There are always consequences to our actions – there is a cost for speaking out or acting but there is also a cost for not.   If you have such low self-esteem that you fear your are worthless to others, I encourage you to seek assistance in changing your self-image since a life lived without self-respect and care is one led in quiet desperation.

How To Say No

Enormous numbers of people find it hard to say ‘no’, causing stress and diminished self-esteem and disempowerment. Clare Mann highlights the negative implications of not saying ‘no’, together with tips and techniques for becoming more assertive and truthful in our interactions.

Resistance To Change – How we sabotage ourselves

Quite often the very problem or issue we seek to resolve will appear as a barrier to change. This resistance to change can manifest repeatedly as excuses rather than being the key to changing our patterns.