THE EVEN IF THERAPY BLOG
Notes for the woman holding it all together
On perfectionism, people-pleasing, and learning to stop performing — written by a therapist who has been the Chronic Good Girl herself
Why Do I Feel Guilty When I Haven’t Done Anything Wrong? | Even If Therapy
The apology is out of your mouth before you even know what for. Why you feel guilty when you've done nothing wrong — and what that reflex protects.
How to Stop People Pleasing Without Feeling Guilty
You can say no without a ten-minute apology tour. How to stop people-pleasing, set the boundary, and survive the guilt that follows.
Why Am I Always Tired? Emotional Exhaustion Explained
You slept eight hours and woke up tired anyway. Emotional exhaustion is different from being sleepy — here's what's draining you, and what actually helps.
Emotional Responsibility
You can care about someone's feelings without being responsible for them. Where emotional responsibility comes from — and where yours actually ends.