[header] How to have the courage to speak up [title] Stop feeling guilty. [step] Speaking up for yourself may cause you to step out of your comfort zone. You may feel leery about doing so because you don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.
[header] How to have the courage to speak up [title] Stop feeling guilty. [step] Speaking up for yourself may cause you to step out of your comfort zone. You may feel leery about doing so because you don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.
However, if you look out for your well-being, while still being respectful towards others, you have every right to take care of your needs. [substeps] When you say " no " to someone, don't focus on what you said no to, but instead think about what you said yes to. You may fear you will hurt others in the future if you speak out. However, no one cares what happens in the future. It is important to stand back and ask yourself why you did something so you can take responsibility for your actions. [title] Determine what you wish you could change about yourself. The reality is, not everything you tell yourself is 100% true. Reacting in a negative way can lead to feelings of depression or self-doubt later.