Sorry Not Sorry: How To Stop People Pleasing
Am I Doing This Right?
Overcoming Being a People Pleaser
There is a line between being a people pleaser versus simply being kind and generous. Not leaving time for yourself means you might end up experiencing the negative health consequences of excess stress. A social psychologist in Lexington, Kentucky says saying yes right away can leave you feeling obligated and over committed. Taking your time to respond to a request can give you the time to evaluate it and decide if it's something you really want to do. She also recommends trying these responses: I don't have my calendar on me. Let me get back to you on that. Oh, great one. That actually happens to me quite a long. So if you can't say no, like right away, you just ease
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