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Worksheet Sheet Boundaries and saying no

What If They Get Upset

Look straight at the thing you are afraid of, and decide what you would do.

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

  1. What is the worst thing you picture them doing if you say no?
  2. How likely does that really feel?
  3. If it did happen, what would you do the next day?
  4. 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.