How to Prioritize Your Own Needs as a Sensitive, People-Pleasing Introvert

Instrospect on your "why" for the promises you listed.

Is it for yourself, or are there to please others?

This js necessary as we introverts don't like to disappoint others so we tend to think for others over ourselves.

Promised your friend that you'd accompany them on their hike trip, but later you feel like you're not up to it?

It's totally fine to back out and send your friend a genuine excuse.

By doing this, you are practicing the art of listening to your own instinct than pleasing other people.

Decide on a timeline to accomplish your promises and don't let other things get in the way of breaking these promises you keep to yourself.

By starting small you are gathering evidence that you're capable of keeping promises. It will also help you see your self worth and pabe the way to keep more challenging promises.

Think ahead about what your boundaries will be around your promises, and these different categories of distractions and road bumps. It can be hard to set boundaries as an introvert — saying “no” to others is hard — but it’s necessary for your self-care and well-being.

As highly sensitive introverts, we especially need that alone time with ourselves. It is not a lie to say, “I’m scheduled at that time. Do you have time next week?” Time with ourselves is just as important (if not more so) than time with others.

Honoring your promises may involve that people-pleasing swear word: “No.”

Saying “no” will probably be new to you and to the people who hear it come out of your mouth for the first time, but they will protect your mental health in the long run.