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Ifey's avatar

I feel so judged by this post. But those of us that are recovering people pleasers needed this judgment aka reminder ! πŸ™ˆπŸ˜€

"It takes a level of self-assuredness and prioritisation to say no" . Ije, Some of us are not at that level.

I have a high-school graduation party that I was planning to grudgingly attend this weekend. It's going to be a hell no now!

I am running to buy Derek Silvers book πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ

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The Zigzag's avatar

Lolllllllllllllll. I'm constantly looking forward to your comments. Always entertaining. The aim was not to judge but hey......

Yes to buying the book, its short and sweet just as you like it.

Let me know what you did instead of attending the graduation.

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Ekene Agbasi's avatar

This is a subliminal attack on my "WHOLE" existence 😩😩😩😩😩

I have been too hard on myself, overly too critical about my lack of accomplishments, failing to achieve my goals (short term plus long term) then I started reflecting on my time utilization then aha!!!(πŸ™‡πŸ½β€β™‚οΈπŸ’‘)

I haven't been selfish with my time, I find myself always prioritizing others and their needs over mine. I just can't bare the guilt of refusal (sayin "NO") but will rather sacrifice my happiness and sanity to be called "A nice person"

Ije after reading, I'm applying this opportunity-cost mentality started this moment. The way I'll be saying no eh!!!! When I finally say yes people sef will shock lol.

Thanks again for always been on point!!!

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The Zigzag's avatar

Lollll this was so much fun to read. You have always been such a kind and helpful person. That shouldn’t change but needs to be more in line your own goals and prioritisation of self. πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°

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Mercy Olajide's avatar

Keep it up, thump up for you.

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Emmanuel Moses's avatar

Another banger. I really need to learn to say no to a lot of things and people and I won't take offense all the time when people tell me NO! I really enjoyed reading this. Hell yeah! I am looking forward to the next article. Thank you Ije. Cheers.

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