Learning to say no…

Is hard! Our culture tells us to be polite, obliging and always be available.
If you are extra sensitive & neurodivergent, this can be a HUGE source of stress and overwhelm.
It's okay to need more down time. It is okay to need some time alone. It is okay to say NO.
How can you empower yourself to say no more?
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[@tracirex]

you have a lovely, even, clear voice. thank you for these videos. im learning to say no, but its hard after decades of people pleasing

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

Oh yes, I completely agree. I’ve didn’t the last 3 years or so really working on this one. It is hard but I’m starting to see the rewards now, although some days are easier than others!! 🙏❤️

[@jalight27]

No matter where I end up working I always take on too much. It becomes expected and it just leaves me burnt out and still underpaid. Trying to change the dynamic, but it is quite difficult when people have become accustom to you just saying yes and have a hard time judging what is and isn't considered appropriate. It's a rough ride, but I'm strapped in and ready for different results in my life. It's the only one I've got after all. Thanks for the video ✌️

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. It sounds like you’re on the right path… it’s always harder to carve a new one than head down the familiar worn route! Awareness of a pattern is always the first step. Good luck! 🙏❤️

[@naomiparsons462]

Today somebody asked me "Do you mind if I borrow this?" I was tired, masking and overwhelmed so I accidentally said "yes" when what I meant was "no, I don't mind" or "yes you can have it" 😂.
I know that isn't what you talk about on this video - I definitely relate to your experience too.

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

😄 brilliant! A bit of people pleasing that actually worked for you!! I can relate to communication lapses when tired/hungry/ocerwhelmed. Thanks for sharing your experience 🙏☺️

[@RowanMarshmallow]

I really appreciate this video. I think it will help my partner even more than myself as I can see a lot of him in what you’re talking about

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

Ah, thank you so much for your kind words. I really hope it helps ❤️🙏

[@rosameijering5161]

It is vrqzy how we can be so much people pleasing and walking over yourself. I don't even have autism, but always need to have rules for myself because i quickly get overworked. When I do something, I give it a 100% so I cannot do everything like some other people

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

Thanks for sharing. I think overworking is so part of our culture it affects us all! ☺️❤️

[@katewalsh6417]

That's exactly what happens me thanks I've a migraine but can't explain it will all go global and I'll explain it then people who Don't know me think I'm insane

[@RowanMarshmallow]

I am so confused

[@sensitiveyogatherapy]

Thanks for sharing! I’m not sure if I understood right, but maybe you were talking about having to explain yourself when you say no? If so I think that is a common experience too when we are trying to use better boundaries. Hope the migraine shifted! 🙏