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
- What did you say no to?
- What is the guilt telling you? Tick any that sound familiar.
- If a friend told you they had done the same thing, what would you say back?
- How strong is the guilt right now?
- 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.