Posts tagged self-advocacy
How People-Pleasing Affects Your Health: Stress, Burnout, and Chronic Illness by Julie Bjelland, LMFT
How People-Pleasing Affects Your Health: Stress, Burnout, and Chronic Illness by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

People-pleasing may seem like an act of kindness, but it often leads to emotional exhaustion, weakened boundaries, and even chronic health issues. Learn how self-suppression, stress, and societal conditioning contribute to burnout and autoimmune disorders—and how breaking free from people-pleasing can restore your well-being.

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AutismJulie Bjellandpeople-pleasing, boundaries, self-care, burnout, chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, authenticity, self-worth, mental health, neurodivergent, highly sensitive person, masking, autoimmune diseases, Gabor Maté, self-advocacyComment
Managing Overwhelming Thoughts About Injustice: Finding Empowerment and Peace
Managing Overwhelming Thoughts About Injustice: Finding Empowerment and Peace

Learn how to manage overwhelming thoughts about injustice with actionable steps, self-care tips, and empowering strategies. Discover how small actions, self-compassion, and connecting with like-minded communities can make a meaningful difference.

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AutismJulie Bjellandinjustice, managing thoughts, emotional overwhelm, self-compassion, self-care strategies, advocacy tips, empowerment, mental wellness, racial injustice, LGBTQIA+ support, Sensitive Empowerment Community, unmasking, self-advocacy, small steps for change, community connection, resilience buildingComment