But lately I've been noticing something about myself, and it's kind of embarrassing to admit? I say yes to things I actually don't want to do. All the time. My friend asks me to go out when I'm exhausted, and I say yes because I don't want her to think I don't care about her. Someone asks me to help them with something, and I say yes even though I have my own stuff going on. It's like there's this reflex in me that just automatically agrees to everything. 😅

And I'm wondering... is that actually being kind, or am I just being unable to set boundaries? Because when I finally do say no to something, I feel guilty for like three days. I replay the conversation in my head and worry that I hurt someone's feelings or made them think less of me.

The thing is, I'm starting to realize that all these yeses might actually mean I'm not being authentic with anyone. If I'm always doing what they want instead of what I actually need, am I even being a real friend? Or am I just being a people-pleaser who's afraid of conflict? 💭 I genuinely don't know the difference yet.