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Sorry Not Sorry: How To Stop People Pleasing

Am I Doing This Right?

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You Don't Want to Say No to a Request for Help

You might worry that telling somebody no or turning down a request for help will make them think you don't care about them. Agreeing to do what they want might seem like a safer option, even if you don't actually have the time or inclination to help. You also apologize or accept fault when you are not to blame people pleasing involves readiness to take on blame even when what happened has nothing to do with you. And finally, you are quick to agree. If you go along with something you don't agree with just to keep everyone happy, you're setting yourself up for future frustration.

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