Family5 / 11
The scenario
A family member calls at inconvenient times and expects you to drop everything.
People pleasing sounds like
1Answer every time, even when you shouldn’t.
2Feel guilty for not wanting to pick up.
3Pick up and rush through the call feeling annoyed the entire time.
Just say it.Flip for what to say
Family5 / 11
The scenario
A family member calls at inconvenient times and expects you to drop everything.
What to say instead
1“I can’t talk right now. I’ll call you back tonight.”
2“This isn’t a good time. Can we connect this weekend?”
3“I can’t give you my full attention right now. I’ll call you tonight.”
Just say it.Now say it out loud
Stop being such a f&cking people pleaser.
Start getting what you want in love and life by building the muscle to express how you actually feel.
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»DatingYou're seeing someone new and they do something that bothers you.»RelationshipYour partner regularly interrupts you when you're speaking.»FriendsA friend cancels on you at the last minute. Again.»FamilyA parent or relative criticizes your life choices at a gathering.»WorkA decision is being made in a meeting that you disagree with.»Money & PublicSomeone cuts in front of you in line.
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