In a world where approval can sometimes feel like a measure of success, it is easy to become overly concerned with what other people think. We may change our choices to keep someone happy, say yes when we want to say no, or constantly seek reassurance that we are doing enough. Over time, trying to please everyone can come at the cost of our own happiness.
Actor Anne Hathaway once offered a thoughtful perspective on this struggle, linking the difficulty of letting go of people-pleasing to the way we view ourselves.
