To add to my previous reply, I think I am now at an age where I don't care anymore what people think of me, therefore, I've let go of my prior need to always make everyone around me happy or pleased with me. And I agree with @sarahsweets above, that people pleasing is a sign of not setting boundaries. And not setting boundaries leads to allowing people to disrespect you. Setting and keeping strong boundaries is a sign of self esteem and self respect. I used to have poor boundaries myself and was always a people pleaser. Now my boundaries are stronger and I don’t feel the need to people please anymore.