The Good Girl Pattern: Why So Many Women Lose Themselves Trying to Keep Everyone Happy
You say yes when you want to say no. You apologize constantly. You feel responsible for everyone's emotions. This isn't your personality - it's a survival pattern. And it has a name.
Why You Say Yes When You Mean No
You know fight or flight. But there's a fourth stress response that's far more common in high-functioning women and it looks exactly like being agreeable, helpful and easy to be around. Here's what it's actually doing to you.