Understanding the Need to be Good

Understanding the Need to be Good

Understanding the Need to be Good I would like to explore the good girl syndrome closer and delve deeper into how some of us ended up being so “good”. Remember, I am not saying you have to stop being a good person, not at all! The good girl syndrome puts you in a...
Life Isn’t Supposed to be Linear

Life Isn’t Supposed to be Linear

I recently posted in my Facebook Group how life is not meant to be a walk in the park. Someone challenged me and asked why.. Fair enough! I think this is a good question and wanted to share my thoughts with you here also. The original post: Life isn’t supposed to be...
Do You Suffer from the Disease to Please

Do You Suffer from the Disease to Please

I was raised to be an educated, polite, and respectful girl. You might have been, too. I was taught to think of others and their well-being. I consciously made an effort to treat others how I wanted to be treated. In short, I was always trying to be a good girl . Can...
Personal Boundaries are Your Birthright

Personal Boundaries are Your Birthright

We have all seen the signs that reads, “No Trespassing—Violators Will Be Prosecuted,” which sends a clear message that if you violate that boundary and cross the line, there will be a consequence. This type of boundary is easy to understand because you can see the...
Are You Suffering from Good Girl Syndrome?

Are You Suffering from Good Girl Syndrome?

I was always the good girl… You know, the one who said yes, but wanted to say no.. The one who didn’t rock the boat. The one who made things easy on others. Do you recognise her? (I now call myself a ‘recovering good girl’) Because my parents had a...