Do you find yourself saying yes even when you don’t want to? We asked Liz Charalambous how to break the pattern
People pleasers prioritise the needs of others, often at the expense of their own well-being. They may do this to avoid rejection or criticism, or because they are embarrassed to say no. In nursing, this can result in taking on extra work or the less desirable shifts.
Nursing Standard. 39, 12, 25-25. doi: 10.7748/ns.39.12.25.s12
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