If you're a keen runner or you go to the gym a lot, you may not admit to how much or how well you exercise. Why? Because you're a fitness people-pleaser when it comes to goals.

Social anxiety: itu2019s time to stop people-pleasing at the gym

Social anxiety: it’s time to stop people-pleasing at the gym

Strong Women

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Women are socially conditioned to downplay their physical abilities

It can feel uncomfortable to declare one is exercising as it may be perceived as declaring ‘I’m trying to make myself look better’

Why do we make out that we’re worse at fitness than we really are?

People-pleasing is all about not feeling good enough

Think about why you care about other people’s opinions

If you downplay your fitness achievements in front of others, this one’s for you.

Social anxiety: it’s time to stop prioritising other people’s feelings when it comes to fitness