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How To Say 'No'

How To Say 'No'

Are you having a hard time saying 'no' to things that you either didn’t want to do, or truly couldn’t doSo you either say 'yes' and end up feeling miserable for being a pushover; or you say 'no' and feel guilty about it.

How do you say 'no' and not feel bad about saying it.

First, understand why you feel bad turning someone down.

  • Saying no may feel like you're rejecting the person
  • You may feel like the bad guy and feel guilty
  • People pleasing
  • You may feel you won't be liked or will be perceived as cold and uncaring.
  • If you do say no, you suck at it that it comes with so many excuses

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