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BOUNDARIES · 0:24

The automatic yes may be costing you later

“I say yes while already feeling no.” The automatic yes may be protecting you from conflict in the moment. Try this: Use “Let me check and get back to you” before making the commitment. Follow for the next boundary scan. Self-help only — not therapy, diagnosis, or emergency support.

Three takeaways

  1. The automatic yes may be protecting you from conflict in the moment.
  2. Trading short-term approval for long-term resentment.
  3. Answering before checking time, energy, and willingness.
  4. Use “Let me check and get back to you” before making the commitment.

Video transcript

You said: I say yes while already feeling no. The automatic yes may be protecting you from conflict in the moment. Trading short-term approval for long-term resentment. Try this: Use “Let me check and get back to you” before making the commitment.