All I want for 2024 is the ability to say ‘no’

“The tendency stems from the need to seek approval and validation from others, in most cases it is a response to something that might have happened in the past,” says Sophia Peermohideen, a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. She continues, “For example, a parent or a teacher may have expressed their disappointment in your refusal to do something.” While the intensity and situation may vary from person to person, Peermohideen believes this can stem from anywhere.

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