I Tried To Please Everyone And All I Got Was Sciatica

Ever notice how “easygoing” can become a cloak that lets you disappear from your own life? That was my story. I said yes fast, kept the peace, and called it kindness—until my body threw a red flag I couldn’t ignore. From the outside, I looked like a success: constant promotions, city moves, a reputation for reliability. On the inside, I was exhausted, disconnected, and measuring my worth by a company’s scoreboard.

I take you into the high-gloss world of overwork where extra miles turn into unpaid highways, and into the quiet places where the bill arrives as pain, resentment, and a voice that barely whispers. You’ll hear about a six-month trial for a dream role that never became an offer, the morning emails that dictated my mood before sunrise, and the night I curled up in pain and finally asked the hard question: what am I doing this for? That moment didn’t ignite a dramatic fire; it sparked a detox. I kept my values—work hard, care deeply, do my best—and redirected them with boundaries and agency.

We talk through the messy middle: the awkward first quit, the identity wobble that follows, and the unexpected lightness of saying no. Then we map the new terrain. On a living room floor with a pen and a what-if game, I practiced decision-making that served my life. France became the choice, not for spectacle, but for alignment. Along the way, I discovered that courage doesn’t wait for confidence; it builds it. Approval isn’t safety. Safety is staying with yourself when it’s uncomfortable and trusting that you can adjust as you go.

If you’re tired of being tired, this story hands you practical anchors: where am I betraying myself to be liked, and what would change if I trusted myself 10% more? Expect reflections on people pleasing, boundaries, burnout, self-trust, and redefining success so it feeds you from the inside. Hit play, share it with someone who needs a nudge back into their own life, and if this resonated, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us the one boundary you’ll set this week.

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