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You 2.0: How To Say No

2024/9/2
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Saying no can be challenging due to social pressures and expectations. We fear damaging relationships and reputations, especially with acquaintances. This often leads to saying yes to requests we'd rather decline.
  • Saying no is the socially dispreferred response.
  • The acquaintance trap highlights our difficulty saying no to weak ties.
  • We often say yes due to fear of damaging relationships and reputations.

Shownotes Transcript

Saying no to someone who asks for something is often easier said than done. Maybe it's a boss who wants you to take on a new assignment. Or your kid's teacher, seeking volunteers for a field trip. Or a friend who asks you to lend her money. How should we respond to these demands on our time, energy, and resources? This week, psychologist Vanessa Patrick) explores why it's so hard to say no, and how we can set boundaries that will make it easier to do so. 

*If you haven't yet caught the first two episodes in this year's You 2.0 series, you can find them in this podcast feed, or on our website: *

You 2.0: The Gift of Other People)

*You 2.0: Taking Control of Your Time *)

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