Most people feel guilty after saying no not because they’re rude or unkind, but because their nervous system associates boundaries with rejection, conflict, or disappointing someone.
If you grew up being praised for being “easy,” “helpful,” or “available,” your brain learned that your worth = keeping others happy. So when you say “no,” it triggers guilt — not because you’re wrong, but because you’re unlearning old conditioning.
In this video, we break down: ✨ Why saying no feels uncomfortable ✨ How guilt is tied to people-pleasing ✨ The psychology behind boundary anxiety ✨ How to say no without feeling bad
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