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The Pleaser
The Pleaser Abandoning Yourself to Keep the Peace The Pleaser Dragon learned long ago that keeping other people comfortable felt safer than disappointing them. This dragon is generous, thoughtful, caring, and deeply attuned to the needs of others. It notices what people want before they ask. It anticipates problems, smooths over conflict, and often…
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The External Domain: What You Control and What You Don’t
One of the greatest sources of frustration, disappointment, and exhaustion is confusing your external domain with your internal one. The external domain includes everything that exists outside of your direct control. Other people’s thoughts. Other people’s choices. Other people’s feelings. The economy. The weather. Past events. Unexpected circumstances. Life itself. Many of us were…