Book Group Week 11: Why is 'No' the Most Important Word for Healing Pain?

[Forest]

This week we discussed why the word 'No' is one of the most important words for healing chronic pain.

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The episode was based on the following podcast episode, but you don't need to listen to the podcast to join the group. Here it is if you are curious:

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[J Lo]

This is a little thing, but it's all about taking baby steps, right? Today, I ordered a mocha. After i left, I realized i did not like the flavor of it. Normally, I would have just accepted it, but today as touched on in this group session, I went back and asked if they could redo it. I learned that what I had asked for was the opposite of what I really wanted (I wanted more choc flavor, but by asking for 2 pumps, they thought I wanted less flavoring since 4 pumps is what they normally put in). They graciously redid my drink and I learned a practical thing about coffee flavoring, but also a life lesson when it comes to not just accepting something I don't like. Here's to more baby steps and learning to say "no"!! Yay me!

 

[Forest]

I love it! That's perfect!

 

[MlleButtercup]

Good for you! Saying no is one of my biggest challenges too! I want to please everyone, especially people I want to like me. I'm getting better at it, but setting boundaries will probably always be something I have to work at.