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People Pleasing
Why is saying “No thanks, I don’t want to” so difficult?
Instead, we apparently need to create an elaborate backstory involving childcare issues, a poorly relative, an unexpected work commitment, a dodgy stomach and possibly a burst pipe… just so we don’t have to admit:
“I actually just want to stay home.” 😂
In Episode 2, Kirsty and Jess are talking PEOPLE PLEASING.
Why do we feel guilty for saying no? Why do we over-explain ourselves? Why are we terrified someone might be mildly disappointed in us? And why does a simple decline suddenly require a carefully constructed alibi with supporting…
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