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How to say no
Itâs a little word, but if youâre a chronic people pleaser it can be so tricky to say it. These tips and tricks will help
Psyche,
2023
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âIâm done being a people pleaser, if everyoneâs OK with that.â Does this sound like your annual New Yearâs resolution? Do you have difficulty turning down requests for your skills, time and attention? Have you lost touch with your own identity in your efforts to satiate your family, friends, boss or colleagues? If your tendency to say yes infringes on your well-being, read this sensible article by science journalist Shayla Love, who cites several psychology studies while explaining how to break the cycle and learn to say no.
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About the Author
Science journalist Shayla Love is a staff writer at Psyche. Her articles have appeared in Vice, The New York Times and Wired.
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