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How To Say “No” (From Someone Who Always Says “Yes”)
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How To Say “No” (From Someone Who Always Says “Yes”)

Each time we are saying “yes” whenever we shouldn't, we are saying “no” to ourselves. The term “no” looks strange within my mouth after i practice within the mirror, hard “o” unfamiliar and compelled. Rather, my lips instinctually curl right into a toothy smile, my voice rises a couple of octaves. Before I'm able to pause to mirror on just what I really am getting at-what I have to say-I’m singing another “yes,” holding the note having a million exclamation marks. Even if I am not saying “yes” with my voice, I’m saying it with my body system. I’m turning up for other people and instinctually answering every text, email, and call. I’m easily available, constantly prepared to defend myself against another task. Words hold value, and “yes” is currency. This really is particularly true ...