Do It For You Quotes

“One of the hardest lessons I've had to learn is that no matter how good a person you are, no matter how much you try to understand others, be empathetic, or reach out to help, some people just will not like you. Ever.”
― Vanessa Ooms, Do It For You: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Find Peace

“Sometimes life will tear your house apart so you can see the cracks in the foundation.”
― Vanessa Ooms, Do It For You: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Find Peace

“I put on the mask and robe, thinking that it would help me fit in. But soon the plaster crumbled and the fabric frayed, showing my true skin.”
― Vanessa Ooms, Do It For You: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Find Peace

“You do not have to change yourself to appease anyone.

You are perfectly worthy as you are.

You do not have to earn love and support.”
― Vanessa Ooms, Do It For You: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Find Peace

“Sometimes the universe conspires in ways that make it look like you are being rejected, but really, you are being protected from misaligned, potentially harmful people and situations.”
― Vanessa Ooms, Do It For You: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Find Peace

“True intimacy comes from vulnerability, and vulnerability comes from authenticity.”
― Vanessa Ooms, Do It For You: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Find Peace

“If you don't voice your concerns and speak your truth, people will assume that you'll accept disrespectful behavior.”
― Vanessa Ooms, Do It For You: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Find Peace

“You will never please every single person. It doesn't matter how good your intentions are.”
― Vanessa Ooms, Do It For You: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Find Peace

“You are enough.
You are doing enough.
You have done enough.
You have given enough.
You don't need to prove your worth to anyone.
You can allow yourself to be free.”
― Vanessa Ooms, Do It For You: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Find Peace

“It's safe to receive.
It's safe to let others help you.
It's safe to soften.
It's okay to pull back.
It's okay to look after yourself.”
― Vanessa Ooms, Do It For You: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Find Peace