Why do we struggle to say NO - Deepstash

Why do we struggle to say NO

  1. We don't want to offend people: As long as we are being respectful, there's nothing to feel guilty of.
  2. We do not want to disappoint people.
  3. We do not want to appear selfish: We are solely responsible for making sure our needs are met. No one is going to do that for us.
  4. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)
  5. We want to avoid conflicts: Conflicts aren't necessarily bad and harmony is not always possible.

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