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2019 Health

Expert tips for saying no to things you’d, like, really rather not do—without feeling guilty

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June 03, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Even if you don’t harbor people pleaser tendencies, learning how to say no can sometimes feel like a Herculean task—especially if you skew toward being an empath. Texting allows some people to find the easy way out in the form of thinly veiled lies like, “Maybe I’ll swing by.” But when someone in your IRL social sphere asks you for a favor (read: a demand) and you really don’t want to do it, you’re suddenly tongue-tied. It doesn’t matter if it’s a loathed boss, a trusted friend, or your own damn parent. It’s one word, two letters, and somehow tougher to say than slaying the Nemean lion. Luckily there are pros who can offer some guidance, thus relieving your endless sense of guilt: “You can’t give a real wholehearted ‘yes’ if you don’t feel like you can ever say ‘no,’” reasons Helene Brenner, PhD, licensed psychologist and creator of the My Inner Voice app. And wow, do I feel seen. Building up relationships and being true to your own needs can be a super-tricky balance to strike—especially when those two forces are working in opposition. “You can’t give a real wholehearted ‘yes’ if you don’t feel like you can ever say ‘no.’” —psychologist Helene Brenner, PhD Sometimes a “no” is really necessary for the sake of personal wellness. If you, too, need a guidebook on the art of saying no, here are some handy tips to follow: 3 things to consider if you’re on

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