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Agreeing when you want to say no
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I keep agreeing to things I don't want to do. Someone asks and before I even think about it I've said yes. Then I spend days dreading it, feeling resentful, and being annoyed at myself for not just saying no. I don't understand why I can't just set a boundary.It sounds exhausting to find yourself agreeing to things almost automatically, only to be left with days of dread and self-annoyance. It must feel frustrating to see this happening repeatedly without a clear reason why you can't just say no.
01 · Answer any, leave any
Reflective questions
Question 1 of 5
02 · Pick one to try this week
Quick exercises
Key Moments List
Write down 3-5 moments when you've said yes without thinking. Include details about what was happening around you and what you were feeling.
Pros & Cons of Saying Yes
What are the arguments for and against agreeing to something even when you don't want to?
Next Time Pause
Next time someone asks you for something, notice the first word that comes to your mind before you respond. This is a real-world task.
03 · Bring it to your therapist
Your next session
A line or two is plenty. It stays with this worksheet, so you don't have to find the words on the day.
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