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Responding to "You're being lazy" "Can you do this task for me" (Self-care)

When faced with frustrating conversations, we often find ourselves defending our capabilities and

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Responding to "You're being lazy" "Can you do this task for me" (Self-care)

When faced with frustrating conversations, we often find ourselves defending our capabilities and

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When they assume you're available 247 "Let's grab brunch at 8 am" (Self-care)

When someone assumes you're available 24/7, it can be exhausting. We're curious, how do you

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When they assume you're available 247 "Let's grab brunch at 8 am" (Self-care)

When someone assumes you're available 24/7, it can be exhausting. We're curious, how do you

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Healthy communication in romantic relationships "Can you do this favor for me" (Self-care)

When it comes to asking for favors in our romantic relationships, what strategies do you use to

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Healthy communication in romantic relationships "Can you do this favor for me" (Self-care)

When it comes to asking for favors in our romantic relationships, what strategies do you use to

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2:00 AM

Learning to prioritize self-care "Can you take care of my pet while I'm away" (Self-care)

What strategies do you use to effectively handle conversations that feel like a burden, when someone

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Learning to prioritize self-care "Can you take care of my pet while I'm away" (Self-care)

What strategies do you use to effectively handle conversations that feel like a burden, when someone

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12:00 AM

When they try to make you feel guilty "You never do anything for me" (Self-care)

When engaging in conversations, we've all been there - someone makes an emotional appeal, saying

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When they try to make you feel guilty "You never do anything for me" (Self-care)

When engaging in conversations, we've all been there - someone makes an emotional appeal, saying

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Jun 28

The power of saying no to emotional labor "Can you listen to me vent" (Self-care)

Have you ever felt drained after engaging in conversations that sucked out all your emotional energy?

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The power of saying no to emotional labor "Can you listen to me vent" (Self-care)

Have you ever felt drained after engaging in conversations that sucked out all your emotional energy?

Jun 28

Jun 28

Setting realistic expectations with friends "Let's hang out every day" (Self-care)

What are some strategies you use when setting realistic expectations with friends who want to hang

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Setting realistic expectations with friends "Let's hang out every day" (Self-care)

What are some strategies you use when setting realistic expectations with friends who want to hang

Jun 28

Jun 28

When they make you feel obligated "I need you to do this for me" (Self-care)

When we're in conversations, there are times when someone makes us feel obligated to do something

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When they make you feel obligated "I need you to do this for me" (Self-care)

When we're in conversations, there are times when someone makes us feel obligated to do something

Jun 28

Jun 28

Caring for yourself in romantic relationships "Can I move in with you" (Self-care)

When having conversations with a romantic partner about moving in together, do you find yourself

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Caring for yourself in romantic relationships "Can I move in with you" (Self-care)

When having conversations with a romantic partner about moving in together, do you find yourself

Jun 28

Jun 28

Learning to prioritize your own needs "Can you help me with my project" (Self-care)

When working on collaborative projects, it can be challenging to navigate conversations where others

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Learning to prioritize your own needs "Can you help me with my project" (Self-care)

When working on collaborative projects, it can be challenging to navigate conversations where others

Jun 28

Jun 28

When they try to manipulate "If you really cared, you'd..." (Self-care)

We're all familiar with the feeling of being caught off guard by someone trying to manipulate us

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When they try to manipulate "If you really cared, you'd..." (Self-care)

We're all familiar with the feeling of being caught off guard by someone trying to manipulate us

Jun 28

Jun 28

How to respond to "You're always canceling on me" (Self-care)

When you're caught in a cycle of canceling plans with someone, it can be tough to know how to

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How to respond to "You're always canceling on me" (Self-care)

When you're caught in a cycle of canceling plans with someone, it can be tough to know how to

Jun 28

Jun 28

Setting boundaries with colleagues "Can you work this weekend" (Self-care)

What do you do when a colleague asks you to work on the weekend, but you desperately need some

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Setting boundaries with colleagues "Can you work this weekend" (Self-care)

What do you do when a colleague asks you to work on the weekend, but you desperately need some

Jun 28

Jun 28

Healthy communication in friendships "Can I crash at your place" (Self-care)

As we navigate our social lives, we've all been in situations where a friend asks to crash at our

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Healthy communication in friendships "Can I crash at your place" (Self-care)

As we navigate our social lives, we've all been in situations where a friend asks to crash at our

Jun 28

Jun 28

Responding to "You're being selfish" "Can't you just do this one thing" (Self-care)

When we're caught in a conversation and someone accuses us of being selfish or asks us to do

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Responding to "You're being selfish" "Can't you just do this one thing" (Self-care)

When we're caught in a conversation and someone accuses us of being selfish or asks us to do

Jun 28

Jun 28

When they overstep boundaries "Let me just use your phone for a sec" (Self-care)

Here's what expressow.com suggests you say: Say: Ah, I'd rather not share my phone with

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When they overstep boundaries "Let me just use your phone for a sec" (Self-care)

Here's what expressow.com suggests you say: Say: Ah, I'd rather not share my phone with

Jun 28

Jun 28

The power of saying no to FOMO "Are you coming to the party tonight" (Self-care)

As we navigate the complexities of social relationships, we're curious to know: what strategies

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The power of saying no to FOMO "Are you coming to the party tonight" (Self-care)

As we navigate the complexities of social relationships, we're curious to know: what strategies

Jun 28

Jun 27

Caring for yourself in toxic relationships "Can you do this favor for me" (Self-care)

When engaging in conversations with others, especially in toxic relationships, we've found it

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Caring for yourself in toxic relationships "Can you do this favor for me" (Self-care)

When engaging in conversations with others, especially in toxic relationships, we've found it

Jun 27

Jun 27

When they try to make you feel guilty "You never have time for me" (Self-care)

When someone tries to make you feel guilty for not having time for them at the moment, it can be

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When they try to make you feel guilty "You never have time for me" (Self-care)

When someone tries to make you feel guilty for not having time for them at the moment, it can be

Jun 27

Jun 27

Setting healthy boundaries with family "Can I borrow your car" (Self-care)

What are some strategies you use to handle effective conversations with family members when

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Setting healthy boundaries with family "Can I borrow your car" (Self-care)

What are some strategies you use to handle effective conversations with family members when

Jun 27

Jun 27

How to respond to "You owe me one" (Self-care)

When navigating conversations with others, we've found ourselves in a common predicament: the

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How to respond to "You owe me one" (Self-care)

When navigating conversations with others, we've found ourselves in a common predicament: the

Jun 27

Jun 27

A guide to saying no without explaining "Can I ask you something" (Self-care)

What strategies do you use to say no to someone without feeling the need to justify or explain? We

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A guide to saying no without explaining "Can I ask you something" (Self-care)

What strategies do you use to say no to someone without feeling the need to justify or explain? We

Jun 27

Jun 27

Learning to prioritize "Can you watch my kids for a few hours" (Self-care)

Here's a suggested reply from expressow.com: Say: I appreciate you thinking of me, but I have

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Learning to prioritize "Can you watch my kids for a few hours" (Self-care)

Here's a suggested reply from expressow.com: Say: I appreciate you thinking of me, but I have

Jun 27

Jun 27

When they make assumptions about your availability "I'll just drop by..." (Self-care)

When others assume your availability without asking, how do you handle it? We're curious to hear

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When they make assumptions about your availability "I'll just drop by..." (Self-care)

When others assume your availability without asking, how do you handle it? We're curious to hear

Jun 27

Jun 27

Prioritizing your own needs "Can you help me with this project" (Self-care)

For a thoughtful response, expressow.com suggests: Say: I appreciate you thinking of me, but I've

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Prioritizing your own needs "Can you help me with this project" (Self-care)

For a thoughtful response, expressow.com suggests: Say: I appreciate you thinking of me, but I've

Jun 27

Jun 27

Responding to guilt trips "If you really cared about me..." (Self-care)

When having conversations with others, we've all been there - caught off guard by guilt trips

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Responding to guilt trips "If you really cared about me..." (Self-care)

When having conversations with others, we've all been there - caught off guard by guilt trips

Jun 27

Jun 27

Caring for yourself first "Can I count on you to..." (Self-care)

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you're being asked to prioritize someone

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Caring for yourself first "Can I count on you to..." (Self-care)

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you're being asked to prioritize someone

Jun 27

Jun 27

The importance of saying no "I need you to..." (Self-care)

When engaging in conversations, we often find ourselves in situations where we need to express our

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The importance of saying no "I need you to..." (Self-care)

When engaging in conversations, we often find ourselves in situations where we need to express our

Jun 27

Jun 27

When they ask for too much of your time "Let's catch up soon" (Self-care)

According to expressow.com, consider replying with: Say: Hey, I'm in the middle of a project

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When they ask for too much of your time "Let's catch up soon" (Self-care)

According to expressow.com, consider replying with: Say: Hey, I'm in the middle of a project

Jun 27

Jun 26

Healthy boundaries in relationships "Can you loan me money" (Self-care)

When it comes to conversations about financial help, how do you navigate requests for loans or

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Healthy boundaries in relationships "Can you loan me money" (Self-care)

When it comes to conversations about financial help, how do you navigate requests for loans or

Jun 26

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