Somatic Exercises To Stop People Pleasing | 11 Minutes

Welcome to Day 6 of Somatic Kickstart, my transformative 30-day series designed to enhance nervous system regulation and improve your overall well-being. Today, we’re diving deep into the powerful topic of people-pleasing and how to release its hold over your body and mind. People-pleasing is a habit that many of us unknowingly develop, believing that approval from others equals love or acceptance. Over time, this behavior can lead to burnout, frustration, and a sense of disconnection from our true selves. It’s time to break that pattern and rediscover your sense of empowerment, self-worth, and boundaries. This somatic routine will guide you through a series of nervous system regulation exercises specifically designed to address the root causes of people-pleasing and help you reclaim your inner balance. PEOPLE PLEASING AS THE HIDDEN STRESS People-pleasing is more than just a behavior—it’s a deeply ingrained pattern that can manifest as a constant need for approval, fear of rejection, and a tendency to prioritize others at the expense of our own needs. Your nervous system gets stuck in a state of hyper-alertness, as you try to meet the expectations of others, even when it comes at a cost to your well-being. This ongoing tension leads to physical symptoms like muscle tightness, shallow breathing, adrenal fatigue and increased heart rate, as your body remains on high alert. Somatic practices can help to rewire the nervous system, shifting it out of this stress-induced state. These exercises encourage the body to relax, release stored tension, and reclaim a sense of safety. EXERCISES OF TODAY´S ROUTINE 1)Heart Opener: This exercise helps release chest tightness and reconnect with your sense of self-worth. By opening your arms and hugging yourself, you remind your nervous system that it's safe to care for others without neglecting your own needs. 2) Progressive Muscle Relaxation: This technique helps release the stress caused by suppressing your needs. By tensing and relaxing muscles, you train your nervous system to recognize when it's holding on to tension and create space for self-awareness and boundary-setting. 3) Imaginary Push: The imaginary push helps you physically establish boundaries by mimicking the act of pushing away. It strengthens your ability to say “no” confidently, creating a safe space for your needs without guilt. 4) Tapping: Tapping provides an outlet for the frustration and inner conflict caused by people-pleasing. By tapping rhythmically, you release suppressed emotions, allowing your nervous system to recalibrate and restore emotional balance. - Whether you’re new to somatics or looking to deepen your practice, this guided somatic practice offers a gentle introduction to connecting with your body, mind and soul. Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your experience. Thank you for joining me on this routine! Reminder: If you sigh, yawn, shiver, swallow or have an emotional release, this is a sign your nervous system is starting to regulate and feel safer. - YouTube:    / @shebreath_teresa   Instagram: shebreath_official TikTok: sheBREATH Website: www.shebreath.com My music is by Epidemic Sounds: https://share.epidemicsound.com/aq6ls9 - As a certified trauma-centered somatic practitioner and breath therapist, I help you regulate your nervous system. My journey included transforming personal challenges into wisdom. I´ve evolved through my own trauma, trials and errors, which now empower me to offer guidance and support to others navigating their own transformations. - Disclaimer: The content provided on this channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Teresa Trieb is not responsible for any liabilities, injuries, or damages that may occur from following the information or advice in these videos. By voluntarily participating in these somatic exercises, you agree to do so at your own risk and accept full responsibility for any potential damage. You may consult a healthcare professional before beginning somatic exercises. These exercises are intended as a general guide; always pay attention to your body's signals and discontinue if you feel unwell. If you experience sensations such as tingling, ear ringing, dizziness, light-headedness or similar symptoms, please remain calm, as they are completely normal. #peoplepleasing #peoplepleaser #traumaresponse #traumahealing #somaticexercises #somaticmovement #somatictherapy #nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystemhealing #emotionalregulation #emotionalwellbeing #selfworth #boundaries