How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?
Saying no to someone or something can be a tricky thing, especially when you are considerate of others’ feelings. However, learning to say no is necessary to avoid behaviors and lifestyles that can be self-harmful in the long run. In the past, I felt terrible saying no to people, but I’ve realized that without boundaries, I will let too much slide, which most of the time doesn’t turn out well for me. Nowadays, I go with what suits me. If it doesn’t, I say no. I also consider other people’s standpoints before deciding. Whatever the case, my mental health comes first.
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Right. This has also been difficult for me and over time, it is a work in progress for me. There is this phrase I heard that it’s either a “HELL YEAH!!” or “no.”. Sometimes I used that to gauge if something was what I really wanted to do or not.
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You are right. It’s work in progress.
Peer pressure in particular can be stressful. But as we get older we realize what works for us or not.
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