I need to start taking this a little more seriously. I have a few things to share today. A few articles I've been working on, and some old poems too. Enjoy! (I hope).
THE ART OF SAYING NO: SETTING BOUNDARIES WITHOUT GUILT
Do you find it difficult to say no to your family, friends, or co-workers? Do you find yourself saying yes to or doing something you never thought you’d, or simply just don’t want to? Why is that? And why is it important to get a hold of your ability to say no and set boundaries for your well-being. Why is it important to start doing you and not somebody else? Let’s begin with why it’s difficult to say no. We say yes to a lot of things, sometimes uncomfortable, or unspeakable things for a lot of reasons. The fear of rejection for one, makes us worry that declining a request will damage relationships or make us seem unkind. It is an inherent human need to feel loved, accepted and should I say, praised. Sometimes we fear that saying no to a person, and thereby displeasing them, might cause them to pull away from us, or change their views and attitudes towards us, and that leads to my next point – people pleasing. Often, you’ll find that we prioritize the needs of others over ours...
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