Why is it so HARD to say no?!
It's hard to say NO. We come up with ALL kinds of excuses and reasons.
I don't want to hurt their feelings.
I want them to accept me.
I don't want them to think I'm mad or that I'm mean.
I'm afraid if I don't do what they want, they won't care about me.
To be included, I have to put their needs first.
Does any of that sound like you?
It's okay if it does! It's very familiar to me, too!
I had such a hard time saying no, putting my own needs first and keeping healthy boundaries for myself.
It became easier when I realized that I was programmed to feel guilty when I did what was best for me. It became easier when I realized I felt shame when I didn't sacrifice my own needs and wants for everyone else.
We were taught that what we want isn't important and that in order to feel safe, we have to fit in and make everyone else happy. But the truth is, that's a bunch a garage.
Garbage!
Sometimes we don’t feel safe enough to say no or set boundaries. Maybe growing up, it truly wasn’t safe.
I know for me; I didn’t feel I was worth it. Self-worth has been a huge limiting belief that I have worked on and still work through. Deep down, you know you are worthy. You know that YOU deserve to have your needs, wants and desires met. You deserve respect. You deserve to feel at peace.
You just have subconscious programming that is clouding your judgement and distorting your truth.
You did not accumulate ALL of these subconscious beliefs overnight. It will take time and energy to shift and heal. But having awareness is your first step. You are aware that you no longer want this belief to control you!
I used to struggle with people pleasing, too. I have been exactly where you are!
I used a variety of inner work tools to help me shift perspective, release old, stagnant energy and heal the wounds that were holding me back. If I can do it, anyone can!
I held an in-person class on January 25th, and we had so many breakthroughs! I recorded the class and created a pdf so you can work through your OWN limiting beliefs around boundaries and people pleasing. We do a kriya together to help you release fear from the mind, body and spirit.
Visit the courses tab on website to access the content.
xx Megan