How to Set Boundaries If You Are a Recovering People-Pleaser
<p>Recently, I had the hardest time saying no to a social outing even though I wanted to. Up until the point where I eventually declined, I felt myself wavering, trying to reason with myself and justify my reasons with examples of why I felt like I couldn’t go.</p>
<p>Did this process make it easier to say no? Nope! I felt bad for declining eventually. Moreover, I felt bad even though I knew that if I were on the receiving end, I would have gracefully accepted “No” as an answer, given the circumstances and the fact that this was a close friend who was understanding.</p>
<p>Last year, I wrote an article exploring people-pleasing tendencies and acknowledging that it is okay to say no. Now, I want to take a deeper dive into this topic by exploring ways to say no without actually feeling bad about it. As a recovering people-pleaser, I know that is it difficult to unlearn your “identity” by saying no, but I hope these practices make it easier every day.</p>
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