What is the secret to happiness? It is Being Mentally Strong which comes from not being a “people pleaser” said renowned psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen.
“Mentally strong people have self-discipline,” said Daniel Amen in a new TikTok video. “They only do nice things for people who treat them with respect — write that down!”
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“Reinforce that and your whole world will be different,” he declared.
Well, people pleaser might not be an official term, but we have all heard it used at one time or another. A people pleaser is someone who consistently prioritizes the needs and wants of others over their own. Being a “people pleaser” can be both a blessing and a curse. While it reflects admirable qualities like kindness and empathy, it can also lead to personal struggles and emotional burnout. Let’s unpack the characteristics, potential causes, and ways to find a healthy balance.
People pleasers, it is believed, are that way because they have low self-esteem or fear conflict. There are many reasons why people are this way, but people pleasing could be a symptom of a problem and not the underlying problem itself. So, saying that it causes unhappiness may be misleading. It could be the underlying problem that causes unhappiness.
If you think you may be one, it’s important to remember that breaking free from excessive people-pleasing requires self-awareness and effort. Practice saying “no” to people. Start small and politely decline requests that don’t align with your needs. Also, you should set healthy boundaries and make sure that people know your limits.
And invest in activities that nourish your physical and mental well-being.
Daniel Amen is a well-known figure in the realm of psychiatry and brain health. He advocates for a multi-pronged approach to brain health, combining nutritional supplements, brain exercises, therapy, and sometimes medication. Dr. Daniel Amen says his mission is to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health.
His Amen Clinics use a variety of diagnostic tools, including brain SPECT imaging (single-photon emission computed tomography, a type of nuclear imaging technique used to assess the function and activity of various organs and tissues in the body), to assess patients’ mental health. They also develop personalized treatment plans that may include medication, therapy, nutritional supplements, and brain exercises.
But critics say the use of brain SPECT imaging for diagnosis and treatment is controversial, with some experts questioning its validity. The clinics have been criticized for their high cost and for promoting unproven treatments.
And Daniel Amen has been accused of having conflicts of interest due to his financial ventures related to supplements and brain imaging.
