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The Guilt After You Said No

Sit with the bad feeling that comes after a no, without taking the no back.

Purpose: Sit with the bad feeling that comes after a no, without taking the no back.

When to use: Use this in the hours after you turned someone down and feel sick about it.

Worksheet prompts

  1. What did you say no to?
  2. What is the guilt telling you? Tick any that sound familiar.
  3. If a friend told you they had done the same thing, what would you say back?
  4. How strong is the guilt right now?
  5. What would it cost you if you took the no back tonight?

Guilt shows up for good people doing hard things. It is not proof you were wrong.