A quick tip from one people-pleasing millennial musician to another:

Wait 24 hours before you respond to requests.

Do you want to do a show?

Can you help me with promo?

Are you free for this tour?

You: “I’ll get back to you tomorrow”

If you answer immediately, you’re likely giving the answer THEY want.

When you wait, you respond from your rational brain instead of your people-pleasing instincts.