I’m a recovering people pleaser. I lived most of my life not living authentically-People pleasing was a learned coping mechanism. At age 46, I embarked on recovering from this. Lots of therapy and internal work has led me at age 47 to be living authentically for the first time since I was gosh, probably 13-14, which was when I learned people pleasing as a coping mechanism and was taught it wasn’t ok to be myself and if I wanted to be safe, I needed to do what everyone else wanted me to do or do things I didn’t want to do so people would “love me” or accept me…which never happened no matter how hard I tried. It’s constant everyday work but it is good work and I am happier than I have ever been because I’m finally me. I love me. I am comfortable in my own skin and I live without apology. It’s the epitome of freedom and empowerment. I’m glad you did a video on this. It was just what I was happy to see and is a good reminder of how far I have come in my recovery. ❤
In arabic we say :"لقد أصبت فٍيٌّ الوتر.الحسٌّاس " I am sorry . . .i can't translate. it to english because it has a deep meaning in arabic . . .try google translation . ... . .. .I had the same experience : mieux vaut être seul que mal accompagné . Better be alone than be people pleaser . What a good lesson .
I am also a recovering people-pleaser. I did what I was told my entire life until this year. I had a lot of resentment and unhappiness because of it. Now, I am living on my terms. And I am learning to do it unapologetically. It's definitely not an overnight thing but I have made drastic changes and am so happy with my progress! Helena, thank you for such a relatable video!!!! Sending lots of love and light! ❤✨
I make a Vlog every month just about my life and what’s going on. It’s for no one except for future me and maybe my kids and husband if they’re interested. This will be a video diary that I will be able to look back decades from now and smile about. Completely private but the most personal thing just for me that I know will bring me joy 🥰
Helena, thank you! I did not want this video to end! 💛 The part that spoke the loudest to me was to work on consuming less of other people's lives on social media. I do feel like my mind, thoughts and energy are weighed down and cluttered with So Much Distraction. To feel clear and grounded sounds like a dream! ✨️ Your authenticity and energy always light me up! You are one of the few people that I find value in consuming your content. I hope you are having a beautiful day! 💖
My most authentic self is when I don't explain myself anymore, I just do what is right for me. If I have to have a conversation with someone, I do not water down my delivery. I don't have time to adjust to others insecurities. People take issues with people who are authentic for the very reason that they cannot believe I am REALLY who I always presented as, nothing fake. People can't deal with that. They have to find a reason to find fault with you to justify their own lack of courage in being who they should be. Do I sound cold? I'm never rude, unless provoked and most of the time, I just walk away because I don't want that around me. Maybe but I will always speak my truth, go ahead ask me. Just be prepared because the truth can paralyze you or set you free.
You've nailed it, Helena. The best of oneself is AUTHENTICITY; it's our highest and best self, the one quality that we seek in others. WE ARE ALL SPECIAL AND UNIQUE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE. I bow to the divine in all living beings💚💛🙏.
Your videos always resonate with my spirit. You are such a beautiful soul. I woke up this morning to sit in my corner and meditate but I had to click on your video first. Now on to my second meditation. Yours was the first.
I have always been such a quiet, people pleaser but it's time to start loving myself and stop caring how other people react when they see me and that no one loves me (I have a very intimidating and scary looking face so people treat me like I am weird before they even know me at all).
Many times people want me to change why? I am happy the way I am and why I need to change to make someone happy? Why they don’t change to make me happy thank you for todays lecture
Love this! You hit on many excellent points for those of us on this journey to authenticity. Thank you for your light and for sharing your wisdom. Blessings.
Hi Helena! First I wanted to say that i love your videos. To me they feel like visual poems or art pieces reflecting on the beauty of life.🌟 Thanks for your beautiful work. It's like binge watching for the soul ❤️ Also, I had a question for you: in your latest video, you share that you are a very public person and found balance between your public and private life. I was wondering if you could share more about this? I've been wanting to share more on social media for years now but i keep hiding because of the fear of being seen... I'd love to know what is appealing to you to be a public person? And how did you find balance? Where's the limit between these 2 parts of your life? It would be very helpful probably not just for me but for others as well... Thanks for considering my question 😉 Merci encore pour votre beau travail! Bonne journée à vous, Emilie :)
Helena, this is one of my top favorite vids. Thank you for sharing. You are so young and so wise. But I have a question - kind of off topic. But what type of cream are you using on your face to make it look like a glazed donut? I love that look, and I’m curious as to what type of moisturizer or cleanser that you have on in the video? Thank you ❤
Hello, Beautiful! I dream of meeting you one day, of running together in a wildflower field! Wouldn't that be something magical? I pre-ordered your book, Helena! Hooray!
Give God the praise and glory for sending his son Jesus to die and pay the price for our sins. We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God. Believe in Jesus and you will spend eternity with Him. Christ's blood makes us righteous and worthy of eternal glory.
@@helenawoods You always seek wisdom, yet the one who gives wisdom is God. He is the light and he inspires and gives knowledge and wisdom through the Holy Ghost. I encourage you to seek the Lord and not your own understanding. God is love and he desires a relationship with you. Be careful of messing with tarot cards and eastern religions. Jesus is the only way to eternal life. I speak truth to you Helena, because I want you to have eternal life in the amazing place called heaven. Love, Debra
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I’m a recovering people pleaser. I lived most of my life not living authentically-People pleasing was a learned coping mechanism. At age 46, I embarked on recovering from this. Lots of therapy and internal work has led me at age 47 to be living authentically for the first time since I was gosh, probably 13-14, which was when I learned people pleasing as a coping mechanism and was taught it wasn’t ok to be myself and if I wanted to be safe, I needed to do what everyone else wanted me to do or do things I didn’t want to do so people would “love me” or accept me…which never happened no matter how hard I tried. It’s constant everyday work but it is good work and I am happier than I have ever been because I’m finally me. I love me. I am comfortable in my own skin and I live without apology. It’s the epitome of freedom and empowerment. I’m glad you did a video on this. It was just what I was happy to see and is a good reminder of how far I have come in my recovery. ❤
In arabic we say :"لقد أصبت فٍيٌّ الوتر.الحسٌّاس "
I am sorry . . .i can't translate. it to english because it has a deep meaning in arabic . . .try google translation . ... . .. .I had the same experience :
mieux vaut être seul que mal accompagné .
Better be alone than be people pleaser .
What a good lesson .
I am also a recovering people-pleaser. I did what I was told my entire life until this year. I had a lot of resentment and unhappiness because of it. Now, I am living on my terms. And I am learning to do it unapologetically. It's definitely not an overnight thing but I have made drastic changes and am so happy with my progress! Helena, thank you for such a relatable video!!!! Sending lots of love and light! ❤✨
Love, love, love this! It’s never too late to start living and being your authentic self. ❤️
I make a Vlog every month just about my life and what’s going on. It’s for no one except for future me and maybe my kids and husband if they’re interested. This will be a video diary that I will be able to look back decades from now and smile about. Completely private but the most personal thing just for me that I know will bring me joy 🥰
Helena, thank you! I did not want this video to end! 💛 The part that spoke the loudest to me was to work on consuming less of other people's lives on social media. I do feel like my mind, thoughts and energy are weighed down and cluttered with So Much Distraction. To feel clear and grounded sounds like a dream! ✨️ Your authenticity and energy always light me up! You are one of the few people that I find value in consuming your content. I hope you are having a beautiful day! 💖
My most authentic self is when I don't explain myself anymore, I just do what is right for me. If I have to have a conversation with someone, I do not water down my delivery. I don't have time to adjust to others insecurities. People take issues with people who are authentic for the very reason that they cannot believe I am REALLY who I always presented as, nothing fake. People can't deal with that. They have to find a reason to find fault with you to justify their own lack of courage in being who they should be. Do I sound cold? I'm never rude, unless provoked and most of the time, I just walk away because I don't want that around me. Maybe but I will always speak my truth, go ahead ask me. Just be prepared because the truth can paralyze you or set you free.
You've nailed it, Helena. The best of oneself is AUTHENTICITY; it's our highest and best self, the one quality that we seek in others. WE ARE ALL SPECIAL AND UNIQUE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE. I bow to the divine in all living beings💚💛🙏.
Your videos always resonate with my spirit. You are such a beautiful soul.
I woke up this morning to sit in my corner and meditate but I had to click on your video first. Now on to my second meditation. Yours was the first.
Every time I ask God a question about me...your videos come as my reply...thank u so much 🧡
Thank you so much, I really needed to hear this, I feel now more calm and centered 💛
I love your beautiful energy! Your openness is refreshing. ❤Thank you for showing up in the world as You. ❤
I just want to say to you " Thanks" for this wonderful video.. It arrived just when I needed it most.
You are a bright inspiration! 🧡
I think you're my new favorite villain! 😊
Beautiful message!
I have always been such a quiet, people pleaser but it's time to start loving myself and stop caring how other people react when they see me and that no one loves me (I have a very intimidating and scary looking face so people treat me like I am weird before they even know me at all).
You are so wise and thank you for sharing this with us. Through listening to you, my true worth has grown. Stay blessed beautiful soul.
Many times people want me to change why? I am happy the way I am and why I need to change to make someone happy? Why they don’t change to make me happy thank you for todays lecture
Just what I needed to hear! Thank you
Love this! You hit on many excellent points for those of us on this journey to authenticity. Thank you for your light and for sharing your wisdom. Blessings.
Omg Helena. This is the realest video. I love it. Thank you.
Hi Helena!
First I wanted to say that i love your videos. To me they feel like visual poems or art pieces reflecting on the beauty of life.🌟
Thanks for your beautiful work. It's like binge watching for the soul ❤️
Also, I had a question for you: in your latest video, you share that you are a very public person and found balance between your public and private life. I was wondering if you could share more about this?
I've been wanting to share more on social media for years now but i keep hiding because of the fear of being seen...
I'd love to know what is appealing to you to be a public person?
And how did you find balance? Where's the limit between these 2 parts of your life?
It would be very helpful probably not just for me but for others as well...
Thanks for considering my question 😉
Merci encore pour votre beau travail!
Bonne journée à vous,
Emilie :)
You are such a wise soul! Thank you for the reminder, much love 🙏
Thank you for sharing this video! Your words are sweet, and powerful at the same time.❤️✨
Always something of worth. I definitely resonate. Thank you.
I just feel your love for life
This is beautiful!
Thanks for sharing your smart and honest reflections on life. Happy New Year!!
Thank you for sharing..
One of my favorite videos from you, Helena
Helena, you are such a special girl and I have learned so much from you. Thank you. Joyeux Noel !!
Helena such soothing wise words thank you
Love it! ❤️🤍💛
Love your words!
Feeling good is your job
Thanks Helena
Thanks
Thanks 😊 🙏
Helena, this is one of my top favorite vids. Thank you for sharing. You are so young and so wise. But I have a question - kind of off topic. But what type of cream are you using on your face to make it look like a glazed donut? I love that look, and I’m curious as to what type of moisturizer or cleanser that you have on in the video? Thank you ❤
I use rosehip oil everyday! And toner for my dry skin :)
@@helenawoods awesome! Thank you!!🤗
Hello, Beautiful! I dream of meeting you one day, of running together in a wildflower field! Wouldn't that be something magical? I pre-ordered your book, Helena! Hooray!
Ive learned not to use to many absolutes /not to have so much black and white thinking/whats good for one often is a disaster for another!
¡Bra-voooo!
🙏
Like80 beautiful lady thanks for sharing ma'am
❤💚🌿
If we are who we follow on SM, I'm a Venetian Corgi. 😉
God is the ONLY one that can change someone. Leave it in his hands.
siiiiighhhhhhh
Thanks God I dont use social media so much bs there
Why is it called the villain era though??
it's a very popular tiktok trend at the moment! it's as simple and fun as that ;)
@@helenawoods gotcha... As a millennial in my 30s I'm clueless about all this new lingo lol
Antisocial media es me I dont share my private life and the question is what happen to your info and data
Give God the praise and glory for sending his son Jesus to die and pay the price for our sins. We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God. Believe in Jesus and you will spend eternity with Him. Christ's blood makes us righteous and worthy of eternal glory.
not for everyone! live and let live 🕊🕊
@@helenawoods You always seek wisdom, yet the one who gives wisdom is God. He is the light and he inspires and gives knowledge and wisdom through the Holy Ghost. I encourage you to seek the Lord and not your own understanding. God is love and he desires a relationship with you. Be careful of messing with tarot cards and eastern religions. Jesus is the only way to eternal life. I speak truth to you Helena, because I want you to have eternal life in the amazing place called heaven. Love, Debra
She said live and let live. Christianity isn't for everyone.
@@CyddMelodyHoneyG The only way to live is to live in Christ, for He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. :)
I'm afraid we don't agree. Stop forcing your beliefs.
Only for youngters .
??
All your clothes, bags, shoes, cosmetics,... are come from AUTHENTICITY. LOL
Yup! Damn straight.