Exercise For Saying "No" And Staying Connected

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Practice Exercises
Time Investment:
1 - 2 minutes
Date Added:
1/28/2022
Date Created:
2021

Ever have a hard time saying "no" to someone, or feel obligated to say yes? Here's an exercise that can help you notice where you are placing yourself as someone who "has to" say yes; the needs in the other person making the request; what you want to say "yes" to (regarding your needs and theirs) by saying "no"; what prevents you from saying "yes"; plus your request and how you might express it.

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