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While this reaction may seem extreme, its more common than you may think.
Further, those who did say no reported that guilt was the number one emotion they felt afterward.
By saying yes to something, youre saying no to something for you.
Much of my one-hour session with Dr. Eyo was about addressing my boundaries, or lack thereof.
Its very easy to sometimes just fall into saying yes, she says.
Veronica Eyo, EdD, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and a coach for the Fair Play Method.
In my experience, notoriously saying yes with limited boundaries, sometimes results in being taken advantage of.
There have been times when my kindness has become expected without my thoughts and efforts being taken into consideration.
Its not about the word; you dont have to say no, Dr. Eyo says.
Sometimes using different words and actions is how we start.
If thats the case, she advises stepping back and re-evaluating the situation.
Guilt doesnt mean that your no is wrong; thats just where youre at, she says.
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Veronica Eyo, EdD, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and a coach for the Fair Play Method.
