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Meg Josephson.

Meg Josephson is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist. Her book Are You Mad at Me? (2025) looks at people-pleasing and the need for approval.

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Are You Mad at Me?
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How to Stop Focusing on What Others Think and Start Living for You

Are You Mad at Me?

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Psychology · 2025

Are You Mad at Me?

How to Stop Focusing on What Others Think and Start Living for You

Therapist Meg Josephson looks at why so many of us scan other people's moods and work hard to keep everyone happy. She explains where people-pleasing comes from and how to feel safe being yourself.

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  1. People-pleasing protects usConstantly checking if others are upset is often a habit learned early to stay safe.
  2. Your body reacts firstAnxiety about approval shows up as tension and alarm before you can think it through.
  3. Others' moods aren't yoursSomeone else's bad day is not automatically your fault or your job to fix.
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