Why Saying No Felt Unsafe | People Pleasing ep 151

<p>Why can saying no feel so difficult, even when you know you don&#39;t want to say yes? In this episode of <em>The Self-Belief Podcast</em>, Jenny explores people pleasing, setting boundaries and the fear of disappointing others, sharing how she learned to pause before automatically agreeing and include her own needs in the decision. </p><ul><li><p>Automatic yeses</p></li><li><p>Fearful choices</p></li><li><p>Shared responsibility</p></li><li><p>Healthy boundaries</p></li><li><p>Choosing yourself</p></li></ul><p><strong>This episode will answer:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why is it so hard to say no</p></li><li><p>Why do I feel guilty saying no</p></li><li><p>Why do I always say yes when I want to say no</p></li><li><p>How do I stop people pleasing</p></li><li><p>How do I say no without feeling guilty</p></li><li><p>Why am I afraid of disappointing people</p></li><li><p>Why do boundaries make me feel guilty</p></li><li><p>How do I stop feeling responsible for other people&#39;s feelings</p></li><li><p>Why do I overthink after setting a boundary</p></li><li><p>Why do I explain myself when I say no</p></li><li><p>How do I set boundaries without feeling selfish</p></li><li><p>Why does conflict make me panic</p></li><li><p>How do I stop automatically saying yes</p></li><li><p>How can I put my own needs first</p></li><li><p>How do I know if my boundary is reasonable</p></li></ul><p><strong>Episode 150: Rejection Sensitivity - When You Think Someone Is Upset With You </strong></p><p>Jenny explores what happens when a change in someone&#39;s tone, mood or energy makes you immediately wonder if you&#39;ve done something wrong and the questions she now uses to check what is actually true.</p><p><strong>Episode 149: When Masking Became the Way I Felt Safe</strong>Jenny talks about ADHD masking, emotional safety and the hidden energy it can take to constantly work out who you need to be around other people.</p><p><strong>Episode 147: What Happens When You Have Both ADHD and Trauma</strong></p><p>Jenny explores how ADHD and trauma can overlap, and how understanding both can change the way you see your reactions, needs and past experiences.</p><p><strong>Episodes 143–145: My ADHD Journey</strong></p><p>In this three-part series, Jenny shares what life felt like before she knew she had ADHD, the moment she began recognising herself in what she was learning, and what receiving a diagnosis helped her understand about herself.</p><p>These episodes explore the wider themes of