It's not easy to break the people-pleasing habit, especially if it's something you've been conditioned to do since childhood. People probably know you as the person to ask for help as they know you'll always say yes. So, what can you do to gently start backing away and making more time for yourself? In this blog, I list my five top tips for overcoming the people-pleasing habit.

At the end of the day, think about what you achieved and what went well. Focus on that. Anything you didn’t get time to do can now wait. So, just make a note of what needs doing tomorrow and then leave it at your desk and switch off.