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Why It’s So Hard to Say No at Work (and What’s Really Going On Beneath It)
If saying no at work fills you with guilt, anxiety, or fear—you’re not alone. Many people feel pressure to say yes, even when they’re overwhelmed or burnt out. But there’s more going on beneath the surface than just being “too nice” or “not wanting to rock the boat.” In this post, we’ll unpack what’s really behind the struggle to speak up, ask for help, or draw boundaries at work.
How to Set Boundaries at Work Without Feeling Guilty
Struggling to set boundaries at work without feeling guilty? You’re not alone! Many ambitious women say yes too often, leading to burnout and overwhelm. But here’s the truth—boundaries don’t make you difficult, they make you respected. In this post, I’ll show you how to set clear, confident boundaries at work (without the guilt) so you can reclaim your time, energy, and leadership power. Ready to make work work for you? Let’s dive in!
Why Do We People-Please? Digging Deeper Into the “Why”
People-pleasing doesn’t come from nowhere—it’s shaped by our experiences, culture, and even survival instincts. In this post, I dive into the deeper reasons why we say “yes” when we mean “no” and explore how understanding these patterns can help us break free.
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: My Journey to Becoming Authentically Me
For years, I let people-pleasing shape my choices—staying quiet when I wanted to speak up, shelving my dreams to keep the peace, and constantly putting others’ needs before my own. It wasn’t until I understood why I was doing it that I could finally start to break the cycle and reconnect with what I truly wanted.