Have you ever been called a people-pleaser or told you’re doing too much? Have you ever struggled to say no? Well, rest assured because you aren’t alone — this is a daily occurrence for me.

Uttering the word “no” or opposing someone’s opinions petrifies me, and that’s because of my positive outlook on people’s thoughts: everyone’s opinion matters. Unfortunately, I’ve let that outlook consume me, losing focus of my own values and opinions so I can meet the expectations of others.