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Andrew Smith's avatar

"...to be more deliberate in what I say yes to."

This is an art I really, really appreciate these days. It takes time to get good at this, but I've had a few years now to begin feeling comfortable with saying no to projects, collaborations, and even get-togethers. I still have to do a few things I don't want to do, and I still say yes to a hair too many things, but I think this is a "most improved" area for me over the last five or six years.

Right there with you.

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Eliza Butler's avatar

So much resonated in here for me Kristi. Particularly the pressure of feeling like you need to engage in diet talk if someone else begins with it in a way to simultaneously sooth them (indicating they're not alone) and also signal to them that I don't think I'm better than them because I have insecurities, too. It's a hard line to walk, grateful for your guidance!

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