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You’re Allowed To Say No

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I felt like I shouldn’t say no to him even though I wanted to.When you’re raised in a way that encourages avoiding conflict and doing whatever you can to accommodate others, you come to view “no” as a bad word.

You learn that boundaries mean you’re selfish and that you should unquestioningly put the needs of others before your own needs.

You learn that your purpose in life is to serve others. This isn’t always a bad thing, but it is unsustainable if there is no balance.You learn that you’re not allowed to say no.If you never learned how to say no or even that you’re allowed to say no, then you’ve likely lived a life of resentment and burnout, wondering why people keep piling responsibilities on you when you cannot possibly carry anything.

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