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Should people learn to say "NO" more often?

Ja sa bong

Ja sa bong

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I believe a lot of people are struggling with knowing when to refuse doing anything for someone. As a result of this, such people take on the burden of others together with their own and it makes life miserable for them. Such can actually make them depressed because they don't want to fail whom they couldn't say no to.

Do you think saying no to some people should make you feel bad?
 
A lot of stress comes from overcommitting, usually because people don’t want to disappoint others or miss opportunities. But every “yes” also means a “no” to something else, rest, priorities, or even your own goals. Learning to say no helps set boundaries, prevents burnout, and makes your “yes” more meaningful when you do give it. I

The hard part is that saying no can feel uncomfortable at first, especially with people you care about or opportunities that look good on paper.
 
I think people should learn to say "no" more often when necessary. Healthy boundaries protect time, energy, and mental wellbeing. Saying no respectfully isn't selfish. It helps prevent burnout, reduces resentment, and makes it easier to say yes to the things that truly matter.
 
Shree said:
I think people should learn to say "no" more often when necessary. Healthy boundaries protect time, energy, and mental wellbeing. Saying no respectfully isn't selfish. It helps prevent burnout, reduces resentment, and makes it easier to say yes to the things that truly matter.
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As a rational human being, it's paramount to choose yourself first and protect yourself at all cost. People will keep using you if you let them and whenever you can't be used or of no use to them, they will drop you like a hot potato and move on like you never existed.
 
I don't think saying no should automatically make you feel bad. If you're saying no to protect your time, energy, or well-being, it's a healthy boundary, not a personal failure. Many people feel guilty because they don't want to disappoint others, but constantly saying yes can lead to stress, resentment, and burnout. A kind, respectful "no" is often better than saying yes and becoming overwhelmed or unable to follow through.
 
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