From People-Pleasing to Real Belonging – A Psychology-Based Workbook to Break Approval Cycles, Set Boundaries & Cultivate True Connection

People-pleasing isn’t kindness — it’s a survival strategy rooted in fear. This 60+ page workbook by IQ Motion Studios is for anyone exhausted by the need to be liked, needed, or approved of. It's a guide to reclaim your voice, needs, and inner authority — without guilt. Backed by psychology, neuroscience, and trauma-informed insight, it takes you deep into the emotional patterns behind approval-seeking, shame, codependency, and belonging wounds — and gently leads you toward authenticity, self-respect, and nourishing connection. What You’ll Learn • The psychology behind people-pleasing and why it starts in childhood • How trauma, attachment wounds, and fear of rejection fuel approval-seeking • The nervous system mechanics of guilt, fawning, and emotional suppression • Tools to break performance habits and rebuild safety in saying no • How to set boundaries without self-betrayal or panic • Practices for building identity, voice, and authentic belonging Perfect For: • People stuck in cycles of approval, over-giving, or fawning • Adults with childhood trauma or insecure attachment • Therapists, coaches, or group facilitators working with relational patterns • Individuals ready to reclaim their voice and let go of people-pleasing • Anyone seeking honest, healthy, and grounded connection A4 printable format | emotionally intelligent | trauma-informed | science-backed What’s Inside – 60+ Pages of Psychology, Insight & Relational Healing • 20 chapters unpacking the root causes of people-pleasing • Emotional breakdown of shame, fear, rejection, and inner conflict • Tools for nervous system regulation and self-worth rebuilding • Reflection exercises to explore past wounds and unconscious beliefs • Journaling prompts to clarify boundaries, needs, and personal truth • Scripts and sentence templates for real-life boundary-setting • Practices to shift from people-pleasing to embodied authenticity • Insights into codependency, fawning, and approval trauma • Exercises to reconnect with self, values, and voice • Bonus tools for emotional resilience and relational empowerment