Why You Say Yes When You Really Mean No (And How To Start Setting Boundaries With Confidence) | Success | E554

You said yes.

You smiled. You went along with it.

And afterward, you thought: Why didn’t I say something?

If you struggle to stand up for yourself, Dr. Sunita Sah has a surprising message for you: You do not need to become louder, tougher, or more confrontational.

Defiance is a skill. And you can practice it.

In this episode, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby and Cornell professor and DEFY author Dr. Sunita Sah reveal how to stop automatically complying and start acting in alignment with what you actually believe.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Why staying silent can cost you more than speaking up

The 3-question “Defiance Compass” for deciding when to act

Why surprise makes it so hard to stand up for yourself

The difference between compliance and a true yes

How to practice speaking up before the pressure is on