Purpose: Look straight at the thing you are afraid of, and decide what you would do.
When to use: Use this when the fear of upsetting someone is what keeps you saying yes.
Worksheet prompts
- What is the worst thing you picture them doing if you say no?
- How likely does that really feel?
- If it did happen, what would you do the next day?
- Who has been upset with you before and stayed in your life anyway?
You are allowed to disappoint someone and still be a good person.