I am a sucker for saying yes.

Sometimes I even find myself thinking, "no, no, no, no," and then I blurt out "yes."

Why is it so challenging to say the word "no"? It's just a word.

People believe that they'll be OK saying no, but at the instant, when you're face-to-face with someone, and you're in this awkward, sticky, sort of guilt-ridden experience, you don't realize that it's overwhelming, and you're more likely to give in and say yes than you think.

How people think of us plays a significant part in our decisions. 

And so I realized exactly why I found it so difficult to say no.

I realize this is not just a challenge that I face, but one that many people go through every day. It's a heavy burden to carry because with the urge to say yes also comes a lack of self-confidence and self-value.

If like me, you're having trouble saying no, this episode may help.

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