03/07/2025
Ever said yes… just to avoid the awkwardness of saying no?
I used to make excuses all the time:
“I’m working.” “I don’t feel well.” “I’m broke.”
The truth? I just didn’t want to go.
But saying “I don’t want to” felt way too intense.
So what did I do?
I ghosted.
Airplane mode on.
Anxiety through the roof.
Saying no shouldn’t be that hard… but when you’ve spent your life being agreeable, even the smallest “no” feels like betrayal.
That’s why texting became my first boundary practice field.
It gave me space to pause, feel into it, and answer honestly.
Not perfectly. Not aggressively. Just honestly.
💬 Start here:
Do I actually want to do this?
If not — say it.
Even a “no” can be kind. And damn, it’s freeing.