People-pleasing is the tendency of someone to disregard their own needs in favor of others, which may lead to a lot of mental health issues later. Here are signs you are a people-pleaser.
You say sorry too much
It is important to take responsibility for your mistakes, but it is equally important to distinguish between humility and self-blame. Excessive apologizing could be a sign you are a people-pleaser.
You can't say no
Your childhood lessons of always helping others makes it difficult for you to say no. If you can't turn down others out of fear of hurting them, there is a high chance you are a people-pleaser.
You seek validation
You always wait to get approval from others in order to feel good about your achievements. A strong association between external validation and self-esteem can be a sign of you being people pleaser.
You avoid going against the flow
You either agree with everyone or tend to keep your actual opinion to yourself when it doesn't match everyone's. You find it difficult to take a stand for yourself.
You always try to fit in
It is normal to conceal a few parts of ourselves when we are with certain people, but if you constantly try to change your personality with everyone, there are chances you are a people pleaser.
You avoid creating friction
You can't stand the thought of someone being upset with you, even if they are not close to you. You prefer to give in and apologize to avoid conflicts.
Emotionally too available
You tend to take responsibility for others emotions; it is good to empathize with others and support them, but remember that it is not your responsibility to fulfill someone's emotional needs.
You hide when you are hurt
You tend to hide when you are hurt or not speak for yourself when you are mistreated, thinking it might upset them, which is a clear sign of pleasing people.
CONCLUSION
If you resonate with these signs, you are being unfair to yourself. It is important to keep yourself happy more than anyone else. Consult a psychologist for professional help.